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Table 5 Key activities for supporting self-efficacy according to social cognitive theory [52]

From: GLA:D® Back group-based patient education integrated with exercises to support self-management of back pain - development, theories and scientific evidence -

Determinants of self-efficacy

Presence in GLA:D Back

Activity in GLA:D

Performance accomplishments

Positive experiences with movement

Focus point of exercise delivery

Vicarious experience

Observing and interacting with fellow patients

Group-based intervention

Social persuasion

Verbal encouragement during exercises

Motivating patients to explore movement rather than correcting performance

Physiological feedback

Providing non-threatening explanations for pain provocation during movement

Integrating education on pain mechanisms with exercise supervision (Additional file 1)