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Table 2 Elements of the education and activation programme

From: Evaluation of an education and activation programme to prevent chronic shoulder complaints: design of an RCT [ISRCTN71777817]

Education

   • Information on the origin, nature and prognosis of the SC

 

   • Information on possible interventions and their effects (tailored to the patient's questions and needs)

 

   • Information on the effect of cognitions and behaviour on the perpetuation of the SC

Activation

When no alterations in activities have occurred due to the SC

 

   • Positive reinforcement

 

   • Instruction to be aware of possible changes

 

When alterations in activities have occurred due to the SC

 

   • Identification of up to three altered frequent activities of daily living

 

   • Determination of the desired level of activity and the size of the steps needed to reach this level