Colostomy UK's Active Ostomates: At Home Survey

Please help us find out more about what could improve our Active Ostomates: At Home programme which provides free and gentle online exercise classes to people living with a stoma.

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* 1. What of the following online group sessions would you find helpful or enjoyable as part of Active Ostomates? This could be anything that supports your physical health, mental wellbeing, or confidence, and can be done together online.

Gentle movement sessions for relaxation (e.g. Tai Chi)

Progressive Pilates or yoga (for those further along in recovery)

Low-impact cardio to keep fit (e.g. seated or light movement sessions)

Online peer support groups (informal, supportive conversations and sharing experiences)

Looking after myself and my wellbeing (e.g. confidence, self-esteem, managing anxiety or low mood, and coping strategies)

Dance or movement sessions

Book club

Creative sessions (e.g. art, crafts)

Fun social sessions (e.g. quizzes, games, online bingo)

Other:

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* 2. What would you like to gain by attending Active Ostomate classes?

A sense of community and connection with other people living with a stoma

Reliable information on exercising after stoma formation surgery and preventing complications

An outlet for me to support my own emotional wellbeing

Improved confidence around body image and self-esteem

Develop more independence to do things outside of my home

To learn new skills and challenge myself

Be able to return to hobbies or activities that I enjoyed

Understanding how to live well with a stoma

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What would motivate you to attend Active Ostomate's classes regularly?

Colostomy UK running more Active Ostomate classes throughout the year

Having more options for classes to attend as part of the programme

Having more varied sessions from the current classes

Being able to access more resources on being active outside of classes

More frequent reminders before classes begin

Having more information on Active Ostomates and the classes available

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following factors might prevent you from accessing Active Ostomates classes?

Unsuitable timings due to other commitments (e.g. work, studying, childcare)

Limited choice of what classes to take

Worries around attending the sessions (e.g. confidence, suitability, fitness)

Ability to access and use technology

Concerns around health and stoma surgery recovery

I prefer in-person exercise classes

Not interested in participating in group activities

Other:

Colostomy UK's Active Ostomates: At Home Survey

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* 1. What of the following online group sessions would you find helpful or enjoyable as part of Active Ostomates? This could be anything that supports your physical health, mental wellbeing, or confidence, and can be done together online.

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* 2. What would you like to gain by attending Active Ostomate classes?

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* 3. What would motivate you to attend Active Ostomate's classes regularly?

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* 4. Which of the following factors might prevent you from accessing Active Ostomates classes?

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* 5. Is there any additional feedback or suggestions you’d like to share to help us improve and grow the 'Active Ostomates: At Home' programme?