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Table 4 Open-ended responses for not providing exercise counsel

From: Intentions of Canadian health professionals towards recommending exercise for people living with ALS

Category

All Responses % (N)

Physicians

HP_Yes

1 Patient tolerance, adherence, interest

29 (48)

31 (17)

30 (31)

2 Lack of confidence or competence, another team member’s responsibility

28 (46)

13 (7)

32 (33)

3 Lack of time, space, resources, other priorities

16 (27)

22 (12)

15 (15)

4 Lack of evidence, no benefit of exercise

15 (24)

22 (12)

11 (11)

5 Other

12 (20)

13 (7)

13 (13)

  1. A total of 165 responses were classified into five categories. The percent of responses in each category are given along with raw numbers