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Table 4 Motivation, recovery, perceived physical exertion and duration of the APEP sessions

From: An augmented prescribed exercise program (APEP) to improve mobility of older acute medical patients – a randomized, controlled pilot and feasibility trial

 

n sessions

Median

Motivation prior to each APEP session (0–10 points)

89

8 (IQR: 5.8–8), range: 0–10

Recovery prior to each APEP session (0–10 points)

89

6 (IQR: 5–8), range: 0–10

BORG scale (6–20 points)

83

14 (IQR: 12–15), range: 8–20

Duration of APEP sessions

90

22.5 (IQR: 20–25), range: 14–30

  1. Abbreviations: n = number, IQR = interquartile range, APEP = augmented prescribed exercise program
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BMC Geriatrics

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