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. 2014 Oct 20;30(1):85–103. doi: 10.1080/08870446.2014.953528

Table 1. Standard care activities assessed and relevant behaviour change techniques.

Standard care activity Behaviour change technique (Michie et al., 2011)
General information (verbal or written) about diabetes management Provide information on how to perform the behaviour
Information about the consequences of sub-optimal control Provide information on consequences of the behaviour to the individual
Provide contact details for relevant support groups Plan social support/social change
Feedback on most recent HbA1c /A1c Provide feedback on performance
Encouragement of regular monitoring of blood glucose levels Prompt self-monitoring of behaviour outcome
Discuss common barriers and ways to overcome them Prompt barrier identification/ problem-solving
Involve family members in diabetes self-care Plan social support/social change
Set personal goals for diabetes management (behaviour) Goal setting (behaviour)
Set personal targets for optimal HbA1c or Equivalent (outcome) Goal setting (outcome)
Identify individual problems relating to diabetes management and generate solutions Prompt barrier identification/ problem-solving
Use of alarms, cues or reminders to complete diabetes tasks Teach to use prompts/cues
Help plan for holidays, special events and sick days Relapse Prevention/ Coping Planning
Liaison with relevant others (e.g. schools and employers) about diabetes Plan social support/social change
Provide annual review Provide feedback on performance
Adherence to a dietary plan (e.g. carb counting) Action Planning
More frequent contact for those with poor control or most difficulties Additional: Service Provision
Contact with a Dietitian Additional: Service Provision
Contact with a psychologist Additional: Service Provision
Access to 24 h telephone or online support for acute problems Additional: Service Provision