Table 2.

Elements of the education and activation programme

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