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Table 1 Contents of the CDSMP

From: Nurse- and peer-led self-management programme for patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator; a feasibility study

Session 1

 

Activity 1

Introduction – Identifying common problems

Activity 2

Workshop overview and responsibilities

Activity 3

Differences between acute and chronic conditions

Activity 4

Introduction to cognitive symptom management

Activity 5

Introduction to action plans

Activity 6

Closing

Session 2

 

Activity 1

Feedback/problem-solving session

Activity 2

Dealing with emotions (anger, fear, frustration)

Activity 3

Introduction to exercise

Activity 4

Making an action plan

Activity 5

Closing

Session 3

 

Activity 1

Feedback/problem-solving session

Activity 2

Better breathing

Activity 3

Muscle relaxation

Activity 4

Fatigue management

Activity 5

Endurance exercise

Activity 6

Making an action plan

Activity 7

Closing

Session 4

 

Activity 1

Feedback/problem-solving/making an action plan

Activity 2

Healthy eating

Activity 3

Distraction

Activity 4

Advance directives for health care

Activity 5

Communication skills

Activity 6

Problem-solving

Activity 7

Closing

Session 5

 

Activity 1

Feedback/problem-solving/making an action plan

Activity 2

Medication usage

Activity 3

Making informed treatment decisions

Activity 4

Depression management

Activity 5

Self-talk

Activity 6

Guided imagery

Activity 7

Closing

Session 6

 

Activity 1

Feedback/problem-solving

Activity 2

Informing the health care team

Activity 3

Working with your health care professional

Activity 4

Looking back and planning for the future

Activity 5

Closing