Patient exercise training participation
| After year 1 N (%) | After year 5 N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Completers | 36 (78%) | 20 (43%) |
| Group HA (80–100% training participation) | 19 (41%) | 15 (33%) |
| Mean training participation+SE (%) | 87±5 | 95±6 |
| Group MA* (60–80% training participation) | 12 (26%) | 2 (4%) |
| Mean training participation+SE (%) | 71±6 | 69±3 |
| Group LA† (<60% training participation) | 5 (11%) | 3 (7%) |
| Mean training participation+SE (%) | 39±14 | 10±13 |
| Dropouts | 10 (22%) | 26 (57%) |
| Renal transplantation | – | 5 (11%) |
| Death (unrelated to study) | 5 (11%) | 13 (28%) |
| Other‡ | 5 (11%) | 8 (17%) |
| Total | 46 (100%) | 46 (100%) |
‘Completers’ still participated in the training programme after 1/5 years. Training participation is given over a full period of 12 months in years 1 and 5, respectively. Groups HA and MA are used for quantitative evaluation after the first year, and training evolution was monitored in all groups: Out of the N=15 patients of group HA in year 5, 5 (2) patients belonged to group MA (LA) in year 1. From the two patients in group MA in year 5, 1 patient belonged to group LA in year 1. From the three patients in group LA (year 5), 1 (2) patient(s) belonged to group HA (MA) in year 1.
*Forced breaks of participation due to different medical problems.
†Reduced participation due to long hospitalisation (3 patients), long vacation (1) and lack of motivation (1).
‡Orthopaedic/arthritic (4), psychological problems (1), move to another city(1), lack of motivation (2).
HA, high adherence; LA, low adherence; MA moderate adherence.