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Table 2 Brief training programmes in approaches to facilitate self-management

From: Rheumatology clinicians’ experiences of brief training and implementation of skills to support patient self-management

Participants*

Description of training

Duration

N1; OT5;

Self-management of long term conditions

4 half days

PT1; PT2; P1

OT1; OT2;

Training to deliver lifestyle management programme using behavioural approaches **

2 days

OT3; OT4

N2; N3; OT6

Introduction to cognitive-behavioural therapy for long term conditions

3 days

PT3

Introduction to cognitive-behavioural therapy for long term conditions

3 days

P2

Goal-setting strategies and communications skills

10 hours

P3

Holistic care based on principles of salutogenesis (factors that support human health and well-being)

20 days***

N4

Self-management of health condition, medication and lifestyle; plus patient empowerment day

2 days

  1. *Key: OT = occupational therapist; PT = physiotherapist; N = nurse; P = physician.
  2. **rheumatology-specific training for occupational therapists.
  3. ***training delivered in single days over a 12 month period.