Table 2.
Contents of each of the five modules for CBT, lifestyle and waiting list control groups
CBT | Lifestyle | Control | |
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1 | Overview | Overview | Reading; A guide for people injured in an MVC |
2 | Mood and slow breathing skills, self-monitoring | Goal-setting and life-pacing | Reading: Overview of the claims process |
3 | The art of distraction, applying distraction | Self-monitoring and changing unhelpful behaviours | Reading: Obligations of the insurer |
4 | Stress and helpful thinking, evidenced-based thinking | Sleep hygiene and sleep self-monitoring | Reading: Obligations of the claimant |
5 | Problem-solving and conclusions, self-mastery, changeable vs. unchangeable problems | Improving well-being through diet and physical exercise, social participation, daily activity schedule | Reading: Finalising a claim |
CBT cognitive behaviour therapy, MVC motor vehicle crash