Table 3 Patient appreciation of the tele-prehabilitation program

1. The aim of the intervention in preparation of the surgical treatment was clear to me.

–

–

–

–

11 (100%)

2. The perceived exertion during the cardiopulmonary exercise test was high.

1 (9%)

–

4 (36%)

3 (27%)

3 (27%)

3. In my opinion, the cardiopulmonary exercise test was useful.

–

–

1 (9%)

–

10 (91%)

4. The perceived exertion during the home-based exercises was high.

1 (9%)

1 (9%)

2 (18%)

4 (36%)

3 (27%)

5. In my opinion the home-based exercises were useful.

-

-

-

1 (9%)

10 (91%)

6. I was motivated to perform the home-based exercises.

–

–

–

1 (9%)

10 (91%)

7. I experienced the home-based exercises as pleasant.

–

1 (9%)

1 (9%)

3 (27%)

6 (54%)

8. The home-based exercises were time-consuming.

7 (64%)

2 (18%)

1 (9%)

1 (9%)

-

9. The weekly evaluations by telephone were beneficial to me.

–

–

–

1 (9%)

10 (91%)

10. I experienced it be pleasant to be able to perform the exercises independently at home.

–

–

–

1 (9%)

10 (91%)

11. I think the tele-prehabilitation program prepared me well for the surgical treatment.

–

–

–

2 (18%)

9 (82%)