A Study Protocol for the Implementation and Evaluation of a Self-management Support Program in Burns Aftercare for Burn Survivors in the Netherlands

BreeZe is a self-management support program designed to enhance burn survivors' intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy for self-management after discharge. The intervention is based on the Self-Regulation Theory framework. Key strategies include evidence-based techniques such as goal setting and pursuit, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. The program takes a positive approach to boost motivation and self-efficacy, promoting sustainable behavior change in burn aftercare. BreeZe will be implemented through various strategies, including educating healthcare professionals on self-management, training them in communication skills (e.g., motivational interviewing), and providing materials such as a decision aid tool (self-management web) and a workbook tailored to burn survivors. Burn survivors will use the web to identify and prioritize problems, set personalized goals with their healthcare professional, and create an action plan for goal attainment.