Table 1 Summary of intervention components
Timing | Telephone | Postal |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 | Timing of last check of inhaler. If not checked, encourage to get technique checked. | Physical activity booklet |
Physical activity diary | ||
Smoking behaviours and encouragement to contact smoking cessation service. | Pedometer with instructions | |
Smoking booklet (smokers only) | ||
Current physical activity levels and breathlessness, goal to increase activity and record in diary. | Inhaler technique instruction leaflet | |
Discussion of management of exacerbations, do they have an action plan, confidence with use of rescue pack. | ||
Week 3 | Discussion of progress with goals set in previous session and any barriers to achieving goals. | Information on opportunities for physical activity in the locality |
Review of physical activity levels and setting of new goals. | ||
Information leaflet: What are SMART goals? | ||
Discussion of smoking, medication management and action planning as required. | ||
SMART goals sheet | ||
Week 7 | Discussion of progress with goals set in previous session and any barriers to achieving goals. | SMART goals sheet |
Review of physical activity levels and setting of new goals. | ||
Discussion of smoking, medication management and action planning as required. | ||
Week 11 | Discussion of progress with goals set in previous session and any barriers to achieving goals. | SMART goals sheet |
Review of physical activity levels and setting of new goals. | ||
Discussion of smoking, medication management and action planning as required. | ||
Week 16 | None | SMART goals sheet |
Week 24 | None | Information on opportunities for physical activity in the locality |
Leaflet on tips for sustaining physical activity |