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. 2019 Apr 9;69(682):e363–e372. doi: 10.3399/bjgp19X702233

Box 2.

Interventions used in the studies

Intervention used Description of intervention Applicable articles
CDSMP Developed by Lorig and colleagues at Stanford University, the CDSMP29 is based on Bandura’s self-efficacy theory.5 It is a manual-driven programme30 and incorporates strategies to enhance self-efficacy. It is designed to be delivered by lay leaders, but many programmes are delivered by healthcare professionals. Elzen,16 Jonker,17 Kendall,18 Lindroth,19 Smeulders20
OAK This is a disease-specific self-management programme based on social cognitive theory.31 It is designed to be delivered by healthcare practitioners with a specified minimum level of musculoskeletal education. Coleman15
Asthma Self-Management Programme Based on behavioural and social learning theory32 and the programme is designed by Creer, Reynolds, and Kotses.14 Berg14
Group CBT A structured psychotherapy that involves dealing with a participant’s beliefs in order to change the way they think and react to the things happening around them, used in a group setting. Henry,27 Leibing,22 Ruesch28
Mind–body wellness intervention A multicomponent intervention. These can include instruction on the mind–body connection; relaxation training; CBT; problem solving; communication; and information on nutrition and exercise. Rybarczyk23
Vitality Training Programme A mindfulness-based programme. It includes guided imagery, relaxation, use of music and art, and group discussion. Zangi24
Group care model Not based on a particular theory or approach, this includes education, group discussion, and the opportunity for one-to-one meetings with the physician. Scott26
Group counselling Not based on a particular theory or approach, a disease-specific self-management intervention that utilises coaching in self-management skills and problem solving, underpinned by behaviour change techniques such as self-monitoring and cognitive restructuring. Grady25

CBT = cognitive behavioural therapy. CDSMP = Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme. OAK = Osteoarthritis of the Knee Self-Management Programme.