Table 2 Outline of SPIN-SELF videoconference group sessions
Session number | Week | Session topic |
|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | • Welcome • Introduction to self-management • Introduction to SPIN-SELF online modules and toolkit • Assignment: Review the Fatigue Module |
2 | 2 | • Introduce the SPIN-SELF Fatigue module • SMART goal setting (part 1) • Practicing setting SMART goals related to fatigue • Assignment: Write a goal on fatigue using the online goal form; review the Sleep Module |
3 | 3 | • Introduce the SPIN-SELF Sleep module • SMART goal setting (part 2), discuss progress on fatigue goals • Assignment: Write a goal on sleep using the online goal form; practice either fatigue goal or sleep goal; review the Managing Emotions and Stress Module |
4 | 4 | • Discussion on the SPIN-SELF Managing Emotions and Stress Module • Check-in on the progress of participants’ SMART goals • Discuss tips on how to overcome common barriers to achieving goals • Assignment: Write a goal on managing emotions and stress; continue working on the goal most relevant to you (fatigue or sleep or emotions and stress); participants to select another SPIN-SELF module relevant to them and review it: o Digestive system & Nutrition Module o Itch Module o Coping with Appearance Changes Module o Pain Module o Skin Care Module o Effective Communication with Health Care Providers Module |
5 | 6 | • Discuss individually selected SPIN-SELF modules • Check-in on the progress of participants’ SMART goals • Discuss tips on how to stay motivated when working on goals • Assignment: continue working on current goals; review another SPIN-SELF module |
6 | 8 | • Discuss progress on previously set SMART goals and new goals • Recap on setting SMART goals • Recap on overcoming barriers to achieving goals • Discussion on mindset and habits to be successful in reaching goals • Assignment: continue working on current goals; review the SPIN-SELF Effective Communication with Health Care Providers Module |
7 | 10 | • Discussion on the Effective Communication with Health Care Providers Module • Discussion on how to prepare for a health care appointment and how to make health care decisions • Check-in on the progress of participants’ SMART goals • Assignment: continue working on current goals |
8 | 12 | • Discussion on overall progress in self-management goals • Wrap-up of the SPIN-SELF Program and discuss how to continue with the goals after the sessions end |