Table 2 Overview of ePEEP content and delivery
Week | Focus | Front loading (Pre-class) | Class time | Back loading (Follow up) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Introduction, Pain journey, Pain physiology | Introduction Group rules Pain neuroscience education | Review group rules Share pain story Discuss pain science | Explain pain video Share with family |
2 | Goal setting, Exercise as therapy | Pain in me video Goal setting: theory Goal setting; role modelling video Exercise podcast | Exercise practical (family member present) Reflection on exercise and physical activity Reflection on Goal setting Goal setting task | Goal setting for exercise |
3 | Stress and pain, Goal setting | Stress and Pain Mindfulness theory | Exercise practical Stress and the body exercise Thoughts, feelings, action exercise Sleep hygiene Mindfulness exercise Goal setting | Black dog depression video Mindfulness task Sleep hygiene task Exercise |
4 | Nutrition and Goal setting | Nutrition worksheet task Values clarification worksheet Preparation for class | Reflection on nutrition Raisin mindfulness meditation Nutrition goal setting | Mindfulness task Exercise task |
5 | Medication and taking part in health care | Medication workbook task Take part exercise Write down questions about medication, | Reflection medication and taking part Role play of an interaction with a prescriber Medication goal setting | Exercise Mindfulness exercise Podcast on exercise, mindfulness and eating as medicine |
6 | Summary and continuing as self-manager | Summarising video Practical example: successfully living with chronic pain video Introduce volunteering | Revision of each week Being a self-manager Links to WOW Graduation Closing |