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. 2013 Aug 16;14:258. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-14-258

Table 2.

Topics of the group sessions and ehealth

Topics of the group sessions:
Session 1
Introduction
Dealing with a chronic disability
Living with CANS
Working with CANS
Workload and work capacity
What is self-management?
Introduction to the ehealth module
Session 2
Discussion on the ehealth module
Core qualities
Time management
Session 3
Dealing with pain and fatigue
Stress and stress management
(Muscle) relaxation exercises
Session 4
Healthy lifestyle
Nutrition
Exercises and sports
Use of facilities
Session 5
Communication skills
Working with others and asking for help
Session 6
Dealing with negative emotions
Positive thinking
Making a mind map
Topics of the ehealth module:
Topic:
Content:
Use of ehealth
Manual of the ehealth module
Self-management
Introduction to self-management
CANS
Non-specific CANS, specific CANS, symptoms, causes (workload and capacity, physical factors, psychosocial and personal factors, chronic pain, sensitization, self-tests, and screening tests), prognosis
Possible solutions
What can I do? (workplace, work pressure and work style, reduction of stress, sports, and specific exercises), facilities within organization, treatments
About the group sessions
Topics of the group sessions and manual
Further reading Additional information and references to websites