Patient Perceptions of Remotely-delivered Exercise Services for Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hong Kong

Abstract

Objective Exercise is fundamental to osteoarthritis (OA) management, but access to in-person programs is often limited. Remotely-delivered exercise services (RDES) present a viable alternative; however, their acceptability among patients in Hong Kong (HK) is not well established. This study sought to investigate patient perceptions, compare them with existing Australian data, and inform the development of culturally tailored OA care in urban Asian settings. Design A cross-sectional study was conducted using online surveys completed by 243 OA patients in HK. Participants rated their perceptions on 5-point Likert scales. Descriptive analysis was conducted and results were visualized using rada..