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. 2018 Oct 30;2018:7412686. doi: 10.1155/2018/7412686

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Intervention component categories Intervention component modalities Declared OT role in the sample [ref.] The roles not specifically assigned to OT in the sample [ref.]
Physical activity (PA) Interventionist-led Promoting participation in moderate exercise [36]; assisting participation in exercise supported with VR technology [39, 40] Promoting participation in PA [28, 29]; providing strengthening exercises at workplace, graduating PA progression [30, 31]; practicing PA in groups [33]; inclusion of feasible, available, assessable, affordable, and likely effective outdoor activities that are time-limited and suitable for evaluation, replication, and implementation into mental health services [35]
In leisure time/self-managed Providing access to exercise, e.g., with elastic bands [36] and VR technology [39, 40]; encouraging behavior changes by self-assessment of PA [37] Encouraging continued strengthening exercises and initiating aerobic exercises at home [30, 31]

Relaxation techniques Interventionist-led Practicing progressive muscle relaxation [37] Use of relaxation techniques [32]
In leisure time Encouraging home relaxation practice [32]

Nutrition Dieting Encouraging behavior changes by self-assessment of additional fruit and vegetable consumption [37] Encouraging calorie reduction [28, 29]; composing individual dietary plan based on the Danish dietary recommendations, dietary records, and identification of dietary preferences, using evidence-based guidelines for calorie reductions [30, 31]; using recommendations from the clinical guidelines in treatment of overweight and obesity in adults (USA) and encouraging proper fluid intake [33]
Meal replacement and meal preparation In combination with identification of food preferences and ideas to preparation of favorite foods in a healthy way, moving from meal replacement to purchasing food at the grocery store [28, 29]; teaching to move from meal replacements to purchasing food at the grocery store, improving food purchasing habits and meal preparation techniques minimizing the need for extensive menu planning and cooking [33]
Social eating Providing healthy meal experience as part of group sessions [36] Providing experiences in eating together [28, 29] and dining out [33]

Cognitive techniques CBT elements Encouraging positive cognition [36] Using CBT elements in promoting health behavior changes at workplace, encouraging positive thinking [30, 31]
Coping Reflecting dysfunctional attitudes and coping behaviors [30, 31]; instructing in coping techniques [32]
Memory support Guidance in improving memory function with social support [37] Teaching compensatory strategies for cognitive impairments [28, 29], i.e., as part of psychiatric rehabilitation strategies [33]
Motivational support Guidance in using social support to motivation, listing health benefits and motivational inspiration, repeating affirmations to oneself, and environment modifications [37]; making activity enjoyable [39]; positive role modelling [39] Using simplification of material, active learning, repetition, flexible methods of presenting information, visual aids and reinforces [33]; improvement of motivation, self-esteem, and sense of belonging [35]

Disease-specific topics Mood and quality of life monitoring in postsurgical breast cancer survivors [32] Diabetes management in relation to hypoglycemia, sick days, medication, blood glucose testing, foot care, and psychological issues [38]