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. 2017 Jul 24;11(6):732–742. doi: 10.1007/s11764-017-0630-3

Table 3.

bWell content and behaviour change techniques

Feature content Description Behaviour change techniquea
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]