Remote assessments of frailty and physical function
hand dynamometer, fatigue
SECONDARY, CHRONIC ILLNESS
The primary endpoint was feasibility as determined by 1) > 70% of participants completing all remote physical functional assessments, and 2) > 70% of participants in the exercise group completing > 70% (17/24) of the prescribed telehealth exercise sessions. Study participants were mailed a set of 3 gait sensors (for hip, right foot, and left foot), a hand dynamometer, measuring tape, and five exercise elastic bands that varied by resistance level. They completed an initial technology instructional support session via video conferencing. We used the telehealth exercise platform developed by Moerum Technologies (moterum.com, Salt Lake City, UT), which enables implementation of remote exercise strategies accessible through digital platforms (e.g. real-time video conferencing on smart phones or tablets) and customizable to individual needs.The secondary endpoint was frailty characteristics as assessed using a 5-scale frailty index before and after the 8-week period: body mass index (BMI), fatigue (13-item Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy [FACIT] fatigue scale), [