Feasibility of a Nurse-Led Weekend Group Exercise Program for People after Stroke

Table 5

Comparison of the study results to the predetermined feasibility criteria.

Predetermined feasibility criteria	Study results
(1) Referrals to the program averaged greater than 5 a week and were maintained over time.	(1) Referrals to the program averaged 8.6 per week. Figure 1 demonstrates that the referrals were maintained over time.
(2) Exercise repetitions for each participant within a class averaged greater than 60.	(2) Exercise repetitions for each participant within a class averaged 180.7.
(3) There was minimal variability between exercise repetitions on Saturday and Sunday, meaning the program was successful in achieving its aim on both days.	(3) There was no significant difference between exercise repetitions completed on Saturday and Sunday (mean difference 10.4, 95% CI −13.8 to 34.6).
(4) There was minimal variability between exercise repetitions within each level of the program and mobility level meaning the class was inclusive for participants of all levels of disability.	(4) There were 47 fewer exercise repetitions completed per participant in level 2 of the program compared to level 3 (95% CI −74.4 to −19.6, ). There were no other significant differences in exercise repetitions between program and mobility levels.