NIH Reporter #5IK2HX003053-03

Telehealth-Based Group Exercise Program Development and Evaluation for Veterans

This opportunity from the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System seeks specialized services to develop and evaluate a telehealth-based group exercise program for Veterans with chronic conditions. - Government Buyer: - VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (Veterans Affairs agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Development and evaluation of a telehealth-based group exercise program - Adaptation of evidence-based exercise components for group telehealth delivery - Conducting a randomized pilot trial with 50 Veterans (focus: lower extremity osteoarthritis) - Integration of group telehealth sessions and text messaging for exercise maintenance - Identification of factors for successful implementation and sustainability within the VA system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Stakeholder-guided intervention development - Use of qualitative and mixed methods research - Emphasis on feasibility, acceptability, and sustainability of the program - No specific product purchases; focus is on service delivery and research

Description

This project aims to develop and evaluate a telehealth-based group exercise program tailored for Veterans to improve exercise participation and manage chronic conditions. The intervention includes initiation and maintenance phases, using group telehealth exercise sessions combined with text messaging to support sustained exercise. The project involves adapting evidence-based exercise components with stakeholder input, conducting a randomized pilot trial with Veterans having lower extremity osteoarthritis, and identifying factors for successful implementation within the VA system. The methodology employs qualitative and mixed methods alongside a randomized pilot trial to assess feasibility, acceptability, and sustainability.

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