Participants were randomly allocated to different groups according to training frequency (three sessions daily, two sessions daily, one session daily, one session on alternative days, one session per week, one session per week with optional additional practice in between sessions).
Fidelity of POPS delivery in the field is assessed by observing at least one session per group (including classroom activities and parent sessions) and documenting any deviations from the curriculum.
An experimental trial with WBCT consisted of the 46 (man n = 24; female n = 22) subjects exposed by ten sessions of WBCT (one session per day) in a cryogenic chamber carried out daily from Monday to Friday.
Following assessment, participants eligible for the study will undergo a preliminary fMRI, followed by 20 sessions of neuronavigated rTMS, one session per day, 3 days/week over approximately 7 weeks.
The most recent trial undertaken in Switzerland found no difference in version between groups [ 18], although these findings may have been influenced by an inadequate dose of moxibustion (one session per day of moxibustion).
One session per week consisted of a group exercise focused on balance exercises and games.
The psychoeducation intervention program involved 12 sessions of consultation delivered by registered social workers over the telephone (approximately 30 minutes per session, one session per week).
Participants will attend six 20 60 minute appointments over a six week period (i.e. one session per week), with details of each session recorded by the project physiotherapist in a treatment log.
The knee school was taught by an experienced and specially-trained physiotherapist over 3 individual or group sessions, one session per week, starting about 4 weeks before the operation.
The knee school is taught by an experienced and especially trained physical therapist over 3 individual or group sessions, one session per week, starting about 4 weeks before the operation.
