Reach
RECRUITMENT
The Reach of an intervention measures whether the intended/target population was reached by the program, and whether the intended population expressed interest in participating in the program. This is outlined in the CONSORT diagram. To increase the likelihood that our intervention would appeal to our target population, we convened a study-specific Community Advisory Board (CAB) comprised of patients and caregiver’s representative of our target communities, directors of PR clinics, and clinicians. The CAB provided input on initial study protocols, modifications to increase recruitment and retention, and the acceptability of the equipment that was used in TelePR including testing the bikes and technologies associated. Additionally, as part of the clinical trial, we conducted interviews and focus groups with participants who had different levels of adherence to PR to identify and address barriers they encountered.