Table 2

Practical Reviews in Self-Management Support (PRISMS) taxonomy components and examples in the manual

PRISMS taxonomy componentElaborationExamples from the SPACE FOR COPD facilitator manual
Information about condition and/ or its managementSpecific information about COPD is provided within the Stage 1 of the manual.Participants are provided with information throughout the programme (every session)
Information about available resources Participants are provided with information throughout the programme (every session)
Provision of/agreement on specific clinical action plans and/or rescue medicationCOPD Action Plan is included as an insert in the manualActions plans in session 2
Practical support with adherence (medication or behavioural)Walking and strength training diaries are provided for participants and discussed during sessionsWalking and strength training diaries are provided for participants and discussed during solution focused goal feedback at the beginning of sessions 2, 3 and 4
Provision of easy access to advice or support when neededParticipants are able to call programme facilitators between sessions with questionsParticipants are provided with contact details for programme facilitators who the can call if needed (throughout programme).
Training/rehearsal for practical self-management activitiesIncluding:

  • Managing exacerbations

  • Saving your energy

Session two covers managing exacerbations
Session three covers saving your energy
Training/rehearsal for psychological strategiesIncluding:

  • Goal setting

  • Solution focused goal feedback

  • Problem solving

  • Self-reward and social reward

  • Managing stress and emotions

Goal setting activity (including action planning) and solution focused goal feedback (once every session).
Problem solving (throughout programme)
Managing stress and emotions in session 3.
Social supportIncluding:

  • Practical support

  • Emotional support

  • Peer support

  • Group socialising is encouraged

Participants are encouraged to share experiences, advice, ideas and support each other (throughout the programme).
Lifestyle advice and supportIncluding:

  • Introduction to the walking programme

  • Strength training

  • Hobbies

  • Maintaining exercise

Introduction to walking programme in session 1
Hobbies (session 3)
Maintaining exercise (session 4)

  • SPACE FOR COPD, Self-management Programme of Activity, Coping and Education for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.