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Table 2 Topics of the group sessions and ehealth

From: A self-management program for employees with complaints of the arm, neck, or shoulder (CANS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Topics of the group sessions:

Session 1

Introduction

Dealing with a chronic disability

Living with CANS

Working with CANS

Workload and work capacity

What is self-management?

Introduction to the ehealth module

Session 2

Discussion on the ehealth module

Core qualities

Time management

Session 3

Dealing with pain and fatigue

Stress and stress management

(Muscle) relaxation exercises

Session 4

Healthy lifestyle

Nutrition

Exercises and sports

Use of facilities

Session 5

Communication skills

Working with others and asking for help

Session 6

Dealing with negative emotions

Positive thinking

Making a mind map

Topics of the ehealth module:

Topic:

Content:

Use of ehealth

Manual of the ehealth module

Self-management

Introduction to self-management

CANS

Non-specific CANS, specific CANS, symptoms, causes (workload and capacity, physical factors, psychosocial and personal factors, chronic pain, sensitization, self-tests, and screening tests), prognosis

Possible solutions

What can I do? (workplace, work pressure and work style, reduction of stress, sports, and specific exercises), facilities within organization, treatments

About the group sessions

Topics of the group sessions and manual

Further reading

Additional information and references to websites