Promoting Engagement in Physical Activity in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Proof of Concept Study

Four group sessions and one individual session delivered over a period of 12 weeks in a primary care setting. Each session includes patient education and support for behaviour change as well as a supervised practical exercise component. The intervention is based upon a combination of self-determination theory and COM-B framework (capability, opportunity, motivation and behaviour) and employs motivational interviewing techniques.