Table 3 Summary of themes
Theme | Facilitator | Barrier |
|---|---|---|
Support | ||
Professional advice and supervision (during and after ERS) | √ | |
Encouragement and support from peers and family or friends | √ | |
Social engagement with other participants | √ | |
Setting/accessibility | ||
Accessible location | √ | |
Good public transport links | √ | |
Loud music/TV in gym | √ | √ |
Gym environment | √ | |
Complex gym equipment | √ | |
Poor quality facilities | √ | |
Cost | √ | |
Timing and content | ||
Variety of exercise options | √ | |
Flexible session times | √ | |
Individualisation | ||
Tailored exercise programmes | √ | |
Lack of cultural awareness and language difficulties | √ | |
Goals and motivation | ||
Perceived benefits in physical and mental health | √ | |