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- Title
An 8-Week Virtual Exercise Training Program for Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients.
- Authors
Grishin, Nikol K.; De Souza, Astrid M.; Fairbairn, Julie; William Sheel, A.; Puterman, E.; Blydt-Hansen, Tom; Potts, James E.; Armstrong, Kathryn R.
- Abstract
Purpose: Musculoskeletal strength can be impaired in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients. Exercise training programs can be beneficial but in-person delivery can be challenging; virtual exercise programs can alleviate some of these challenges. This feasibility study aimed to deliver an 8-week virtual exercise program in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients. Method: Program delivery occurred 3 times per week for 30 minutes. An exercise stress test was completed prior to program start. The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency strength subtest and self-report surveys were used to assess musculoskeletal strength, quality of life, fatigue, and physical activity. Contact was maintained through a text messaging platform. Z scores were calculated using standardized normative data. Medians (interquartile range) are reported for all other data. Results: Eleven participants completed the program (2 liver, 5 kidney, 4 heart; 58% females; median age = 11.5 [10.3–13.8] y). Six participants attended ≥60% of classes, 5 participants attended <50% of classes. After 8 weeks, strength scores improved (Z score, Pre: −1.0 [−1.65 to −0.60] to Post: −0.2 [−1.30 to 0.40]; P =.007) with no change in other outcome measures. Conclusion: The virtual exercise program was delivered without technical issues and received positive participant feedback. Engagement and costs need to be considered.
- Subjects
SELF-evaluation; PATIENTS; TRANSPLANTATION of organs, tissues, etc.; RESEARCH funding; EXERCISE therapy; EVALUATION of human services programs; PILOT projects; FATIGUE (Physiology); TELEREHABILITATION; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; MUSCLE strength; QUALITY of life; TECHNOLOGY; EXERCISE tests; PHYSICAL activity
- Publication
Pediatric Exercise Science, 2024, Vol 36, Issue 3, p135
- ISSN
0899-8493
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/pes.2023-0066