Engaging Medically Complex Veterans in Tele-Rehabilitation Using a Biobehavioral Approach

Motivational Interviewing Techniques including but not limited to open-ended questions, reflection, affirmations, and summary will be used to build participant rapport, support behavior change (physical activity), and facilitate program engagement.

strengthening, balance, functional activities, stretching, breathing, aerobic endurance exercise

Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene

Qualitative interview to explore patient perspectives of the multicomponent telerehabilitation program (physical therapy, biobehavioral interventions, technology, and social support interventions) and how they contribute to program engagement and participation as well as changes in physical activity.