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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Rehabilitation science
  • Transplant medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric solid organ transplant recipients often experience impaired musculoskeletal strength.
  • In-person exercise programs face delivery challenges, making virtual alternatives attractive.
  • Virtual exercise programs offer a potential solution to improve accessibility for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of delivering an 8-week virtual exercise program to pediatric solid organ transplant recipients.
  • To evaluate the impact of the virtual program on musculoskeletal strength and other health outcomes.
  • To gather participant feedback on the virtual exercise program.

Main Methods:

  • An 8-week virtual exercise program was delivered 3 times weekly for 30 minutes.
  • Musculoskeletal strength was assessed using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency strength subtest.
  • Quality of life, fatigue, and physical activity were evaluated via self-report surveys.

Main Results:

  • Eleven participants (liver, kidney, heart transplant recipients) completed the study.
  • Musculoskeletal strength scores significantly improved after 8 weeks (P = .007).
  • No significant changes were observed in quality of life, fatigue, or physical activity levels.

Conclusions:

  • The virtual exercise program was successfully delivered with no technical issues and positive feedback.
  • Further consideration of participant engagement and program costs is necessary.
  • Virtual exercise presents a viable option for improving strength in pediatric transplant recipients.