Research Article

Patient Experiences of a Telehealth Multidisciplinary Cancer Rehabilitation Programme: Qualitative Findings from the ReStOre@Home Feasibility Study

Table 3

Overarching themes, subthemes, and codes used to categorize the data.

Overarching themesSubthemesCodes

1 ReStOre@Home impacted psychosocial and physical needs by addressing a broad and meaningful gap in servicesChallenges with recovery prior to ReStOre@HomePostoperate isolation and uncertainty struggling with independent attempts at recovery before ReStOre@Home
Feelings of connectedness with peers and professionalsConnecting to others with shared experiences of cancer
Sense of community on virtual calls
Role of compassionate care in cancer recovery
Personalised care meeting and supporting individual needsA programme specific to my cancer personalised to meet my individual needs and goals
An integrated model of care

2 Paving a pathway towards prosperityImproved physical and mental healthImproved fitness
Improved mental health
Returning to meaningful activitiesImproved physical and mental health Enhanced understanding of how best to manage symptoms
Building confidence in one’s physical abilities
Return to participating in meaningful activities
Feeling equipped to manage the recovery journey after ReStOre@Home

3 Contrasting experiences with using technologyExperiences of telehealth experiences with hardware and software
Technology-focused training
Hybrid option for future programmes