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Table 2 Group-directed CBT health improvement intervention

From: Self Management Activation Randomised Trial for Prostatitis (SMART-P): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

 

Content

Aim

Week 1

Introduction to programme. Ice-breaking exercise Information on CPPS (Consultant Pain Specialist) Set goals

Facilitate group to bond. Validates pain experience Promote re-engagement with valued activities

Week 2

Education re Gate Control Theory Identify gate openers Review goals Homework re goals Homework re gate closers

Validate pain experience Foster a sense of some control Increase valued activities/quality of life

Week 3

Education re Hot Cross Bun (CBT) Introduce Thought Records Homework: complete Thought Records

Introduce cognitive behavioural Principles Begin to identify automatic thoughts

Week 4

Thought Records Homework: complete Thought Records

Identify automatic thoughts and unhelpful behavioural response. Link to emotional state

Week 5

Challenging Thoughts Homework: Thought Challenging

Challenge unhelpful thoughts. Identify more appropriate thoughts Problem-solving strategies

Week 6

Communication Skills

Problems solving strategies Identify and reduce solicitous behaviour

  1. A programme of group-directed cognitive behavioural therapy designed specifically for men with CP/CPPS.