Session 1: introduction
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Defines CRF, possible causes and effects, and outlines purpose of the intervention
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Mandatory
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Not applicable
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Session 2: goal setting
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Introduces the concept of goal setting and planning; ‘SMART’ (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound) goals are described
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Mandatory
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Performance accomplishments and verbal persuasion
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Session 3: diet, sleep, exercise, home life and work
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Describes how CRF may impact on these aspects of everyday life and how effective goal setting can help manage this interference
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Not mandatory
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Performance accomplishments and verbal persuasion
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Session 4: thoughts and feelings
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Psychological aspects of CRF and how these can be managed, including through goal setting
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Not mandatory
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Performance accomplishments and verbal persuasion
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Session 5: talking to others
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Describes the difficulties of talking to others (friends, family, colleagues, health professionals), and some strategies on how to manage this, including through goal setting
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Not mandatory
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Performance accomplishments and verbal persuasion
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Activities suggested throughout
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Patient stories
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Extracts from people affected by cancer and who have experienced fatigue; sharing their experiences and methods of self-management, written text and video clips
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Not mandatory
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Vicarious experiences
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Self-monitoring
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The use of a fatigue diary to monitor fatigue and understand its pattern
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Not mandatory
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Physiological experiences
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Monitoring fatigue each time a participant logs into RESTORE
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Mandatory
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Feedback
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Personal feedback on success of goal setting, planning and fatigue level
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Mandatory
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Performance accomplishments and verbal persuasion
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Web links
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Web links to useful resources
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Not mandatory
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Not applicable
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Take a break buttons |
Provided throughout to allow participants to rest during sessions if required |
Not mandatory |
Not applicable |