Characteristics and Reasons for Non-attendance at Exercise Therapy and Self-Management Support Among Patients With Multimorbidity. An Exploratory Cross-sectional Study From the MOBILIZE Trial.
Arch Phys Med RehabilJun 12, 2026 (epub)
Susie M Kaalund, Søren T Skou, Sofie R Mortensen et al.
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In 30 seconds
This exploratory cross-sectional study from the MOBILIZE randomized controlled trial examined characteristics of 114 patients with multimorbidity assigned to exercise therapy and self-management support. It found that 76% had high attendance, while younger patients with lower self-efficacy and higher depressive symptoms were more likely to attend less than 75% of sessions. The study highlights the importance of understanding attendance factors.
Key findings
- 76% of patients attended ≥75% of exercise therapy sessions.
- Younger patients (mean age 70) had lower self-efficacy by -1.5 points.
- Patients with low-to-medium attendance reported +2 points more depressive symptoms.
- 61% of missed sessions had unknown reasons for non-attendance.
Why it matters
Understanding the characteristics and reasons for non-attendance in exercise therapy can help clinicians tailor interventions for patients with multimorbidity, potentially improving adherence and health outcomes.