Table 1 Summary of behavior change techniques
Technique number | Technique |
|---|---|
2 | Provide information regarding consequences of behaviour to the individual |
7 | Action planning – detailed planning of what the person will actually do (eg. location, frequency and duration of exercise) |
8 | Barrier identification/problem solving |
16 | Self-monitoring of behavioural outcomes – utilising study diary and FitBit |
18 | Promoting focus on past success |
19 | Providing feedback on performance |
21 | Providing instruction on how to perform the behaviour |
22 | Modelling/demonstrating the behaviour |
23 | Teach how to use prompts/cues to remind them to perform the behaviour (eg. leaving runners at the front door, SMS exercise reminders) |
24 | Environmental restructuring |
27 | Use of follow-up prompts – reduction of contact during the study ‘maintenance’ phase |
29 | Plan social support/social change |
35 | Relapse prevention/coping planning – identification of situations where the changed behaviour may not be maintained and planning how to manage these situations |
38 | Time management – discussing opportunities to exercise, especially during active treatment |