User engagement and experiences with an online unsupervised Tai Chi program for people with knee osteoarthritis: a mixed-method process evaluation nested in a randomised controlled trial (Preprint)
Mixed-method evaluation shows user engagement and satisfaction in an online Tai Chi program for knee osteoarthritis, indicating its potential as a digital intervention.
Key Points
Participants showed high engagement with the online Tai Chi program, with 73% adhering to exercise guidelines.
Of the 89 randomized participants, 72% completed the process measures indicating strong user participation.
The mixed-method evaluation included quantitative assessments and qualitative content analysis to explore user experiences.
Future digital exercise programs may benefit from insights into both positive and negative participant feedback.