Table 1.

The intervention program

Session 1: Both PT and OT. Interview with cognitive behavioral approach. Questionnaire about physical activity, symptoms, recreational activities, and psychological and physical well-being. Occupational self assessment. Defining functional goals for change.

Session 2: OT. Defining prioritized areas for change of behavior and defining goals.

Session 3: PT. Breathing techniques.

Session 4: OT. Defining activities and activity balance.

Session 5: PT. Sleeping habits and sleeping behavior.

Session 6: OT. Exposition of tools in prioritising “must do’s”.

Session 7: PT. Relaxation techniques, mental training and self-hypnosis.

Session 8: OT. Exposition of the patient’s different roles in life, influence of changes.

Session 9: PT. Information about the influence of physical activity on stress-related symptoms.

Session 10: OT. The patient’s role in working life, strengthens and weaknesses.

Session 11: PT. Body awareness.

Session 12: OT. Activities of daily life and leisure time in cooperation with well-being.

Session 13: PT. Instruction movie about stress and stress-related symptoms.

Session 14: OT. Instruction movie describing burnout.

Session 15: PT. Physical changes related to stress and burnout.

Session 16: OT. Feedback on change of behavior.

Session 17: PT. Feedback on change of behavior.

Session 18: Both OT and PT. Occupational self-assessment. Interview with cognitive behavioral approach.