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Table 2 Components of the 12-week web-based intervention

From: Rationale and design of WEBCARE: A randomized, controlled, web-based behavioral intervention trial in cardioverter-defibrillator patients to reduce anxiety and device concerns and enhance quality of life

Components

Topics dealt with

â–ª Psycho-education about the ICD

â–ª Emotional reactions to ICD therapy

â–ª Problem-solving skills

â–ª Which aspects of ICD therapy may lead to distress

â–ª Cognitive restructuring

â–ª How to deal with shocks

 

â–ª Disease-specific issues and fears

â–ª Relaxation training

â–ª How to prevent the avoidance of activities

â–ª Personalized feedback by a therapist via the computer

â–ª Interpretation of bodily symptoms

 

â–ª How to cope with uncertainty

 

â–ª Help-seeking behaviour

 

â–ª How to cope with stress