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Heuts, P.H.T.G. (author), de Bie, R.A. (author), Dijkstra, A. (author), Aretz, K. (author), Vlaeyen, J.W.S. (author), Schouten, H.J.A. (author), Hopman-Rock, M. (author), van Weel, C. (author), van Schayck, C.P. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: To develop a self-report measure for assessment of the stage of change in patients with osteoarthritis, in order to identify patients who would benefit from a self-management programme. Methods: According to the 'stages of change' model a questionnaire was developed with three groups of items corresponding to the precontemplation...article 2005
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Verheijden, M.W. (author), Bakx, J.C. (author), van Weel, C. (author), Koelen, M.A. (author), van Staveren, W.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Social support is important to achieve beneficial changes in risk factors for disease, such as overweight and obesity. This paper presents the theoretical and practical framework for social support, and the mechanisms by which social support affects body weight. The theoretical and practical framework is supported with a literature review...article 2005