Experiences participating in a telehealth exercise program among older adults with cancer: a qualitative study

Telehealth delivery of exercise programs has rapidly increased in recent years; yet, little is known regarding older cancer survivors’ (OCS) experiences participating in telehealth exercise. The purpose of this study was to determine OCS barriers and facilitators to participation in telehealth-delivered exercise. OCS who participated in a 12-week, one-on-one telehealth exercise program were recruited to participate in one of three focus groups. Focus groups were conducted virtually using a semi-structured interview guide. Focus groups were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed utilizing thematic analysis with Atlas.ti. Fourteen OCS (age range 65–79 years) participated in the focus groups, five (35.7