Table 1.

Themes and content of the web-based self-management intervention Challenge your arthritis

Themes	Contents
Are you a self-manager?	• introducing yourself, get in touch with the group • what do you (want to) know about your disease? • capacities and talents • goal setting and action planning
Friends, family and communication	• communication strategies • communication with school, friends, work, parents, health care providers • giving and receiving feedback • setting boundaries
Feeling blue	• receiving therapies (treatment, medication) • pain, fatigue, feeling blue • asking and giving help • relaxation
Sport and exercises	• being active • motion and physical activity • maintain your plans
Relations and Intimacy	• body images and thoughts • having a relationship • having sex • thinking about kids, pregnancy, heredity
Having control over your life and arthritis	• evaluation of your personal goals; how to move on? • being responsible and making choices • celebration and saying goodbye