Table 4 Overview of (sub)themes
Theme | Subtheme |
|---|---|
1. Perceived added value of model | 1a. Stratified approach highly appreciated but needs some flexibility |
1b. Exercises: effective and easy-to-perform | |
1c. Patient education: important for coping and self-management skills | |
1d. Booster sessions: contrary beliefs regarding their necessity | |
2. Difficulties in realizing the potential of combined treatment of ‘obesity subgroup’ | 3a. Obesity is a difficult topic to address |
3b. More is needed to reach sustainable weight loss | |
3c. Poor collaboration between physiotherapist and dietician | |
3. Mixed feelings on minimal supervision of ‘high muscle strength subgroup’ | |
4. Barriers to knee OA treatment in general | 4a. Lack of motivation |
4b. Comorbidity | |
4c. Costs | |
4d. Personal factors | |
4e. COVID-19 lock-down |