Table 3.
Feature content | Description | Behaviour change techniquea |
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Information provision | Information about ULD, the recovery stages and all individual exercises based on evidence-based guidelines | Education/information |
Video demonstrations | Detailed video instructions of each exercise and each recovery stage | Demonstration of behaviour |
Graded tasks | Progressively more difficult exercises to increase arm/shoulder ROM and strength | Education/information |
Record exercises performed | Calendar feature to record if each session of exercises was performed | Monitor and record behaviour |
Motivational statements | Verbal instructions (including messages for reassurance) for each exercise | Motivation |
Push notifications, including opt-in opt-out option | Self-setting reminder function to prompt patient daily to access next exercise session to increase engagement and user retention | Motivation |
Behaviour and progress tracking | Self-rate pain, flexibility and mood each day that the app is used with visual display in calendar to see change over time | Self-monitoring of outcome/feedback on outcome of behaviour |
Diary function | Diary function in calendar to allow reflection on daily function | Self-monitoring of behaviour |
Section FAQs | Questions about the purpose of bWell, e.g. technical issues, emails, non-technical user questions | Education/information |
Web links | Web links to contact information about breast cancer related resources or support | Education/information |
ULD upper limb dysfunction
aBCTs as described and classified by Michie et al. [77]