Table 1.

Overview of the 9 modules and their performance objectives.

Module name	Performance objective: Patients need to...
Balancing activity and rest	...find balance between rest and activity; make choices when participating in daily life activities to keep balance
Setting boundaries	...set boundaries for their partner, relatives, colleagues and social environment
Asking for help and social support	...ask for social support or practical help from their partner, relatives, colleagues and social environment in daily life; ask for social support and practical help from colleagues; accept receiving social support or practical help from their partner, relatives, colleagues and social environment in daily life
Use of medicines	...take prescribed medication
Communication with health professionals	...prepare for a visit to a health professional; ask questions and/or express concerns during an appointment with a health professional
Use of assistive devices	...use, if necessary, assistive devices
Performing physical exercises	...perform daily physical exercises
Coping with worries	...cope with worries about RAa
Coping with RA	...cope with RA

^aRA: rheumatoid arthritis.