Table 1 ACTIVATE intervention curriculum
Session # | Session topics |
|---|---|
Session 1 | Patients’ perceptions of their role in their health care Difficulty talking with providers about opioids and pain Mind–body framework to pain management Education about pain and opioids for treatment of pain |
Session 2 | Healthy behaviors/lifestyle and how relates to pain health Communicate priorities to physicians with readiness ruler Physiological self-regulation skills such as diaphragmatic breathing and autogenics Stress management skills |
Session 3 | Practice logging onto patient portal View test results/labs, book appointments, etc Online wellness programs, e.g., mindfulness and sleep Accessing complementary care, e.g., acupuncture, nutrition |
Session 4 | How to collaborate with physician Priority setting with readiness ruler Assertive communication skills Using “My Care Plan” to communicate with physician Importance of planning for periods of increased stress |