Table 1 Intervention content and association with self-efficacy theory
RESTORE sessions | Content | Mandatory/not mandatory | Self-efficacy theory construct |
|---|---|---|---|
Session 1: introduction | Defines CRF, possible causes and effects, and outlines purpose of the intervention | Mandatory | Not applicable |
Session 2: goal setting | Introduces the concept of goal setting and planning; ‘SMART’ (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound) goals are described | Mandatory | Performance accomplishments and verbal persuasion |
Session 3: diet, sleep, exercise, home life and work | Describes how CRF may impact on these aspects of everyday life and how effective goal setting can help manage this interference | Not mandatory | Performance accomplishments and verbal persuasion |
Session 4: thoughts and feelings | Psychological aspects of CRF and how these can be managed, including through goal setting | Not mandatory | Performance accomplishments and verbal persuasion |
Session 5: talking to others | Describes the difficulties of talking to others (friends, family, colleagues, health professionals), and some strategies on how to manage this, including through goal setting | Not mandatory | Performance accomplishments and verbal persuasion |
Activities suggested throughout | |||
Patient stories | Extracts from people affected by cancer and who have experienced fatigue; sharing their experiences and methods of self-management, written text and video clips | Not mandatory | Vicarious experiences |
Self-monitoring | The use of a fatigue diary to monitor fatigue and understand its pattern | Not mandatory | Physiological experiences |
Monitoring fatigue each time a participant logs into RESTORE | Mandatory | ||
Feedback | Personal feedback on success of goal setting, planning and fatigue level | Mandatory | Performance accomplishments and verbal persuasion |
Web links | Web links to useful resources | Not mandatory | Not applicable |
Take a break buttons | Provided throughout to allow participants to rest during sessions if required | Not mandatory | Not applicable |