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. 2018 Apr 5;14(1):1–38. doi: 10.1002/CL2.213
Behaviour Change Grouping Behaviour Change Technique (BCT) Definitions ( Michie 2013 ) Example from ( Graham 2011 )
Goals and planning 1.1 Goal setting (behaviour) “Set or agree on a goal defined in terms of the behavior to be achieved.” “Provides assistance in setting a quit date”
Goals and planning 1.2 Problem solving “Analyse, or prompt the person to analyse, factors influencing the behavior and generate or select strategies that include overcoming barriers and/or increasing facilitators (includes ‘Relapse Prevention’ and ‘Coping Planning’).” “Provides problem solving/skills training content”
Regulation 11.1 Pharmacological support “Provide, or encourage the use of or adherence to, drugs to facilitate behavior change.” “Provides tailored assistance in using pharmacotherapies approved by the US Food and Drug Administration”
Social support 3.1 Social support (unspecified) “Advise on, arrange or provide social support (e.g. from friends, relatives, colleagues, buddies or staff) or non‐contingent praise or reward for performance of the behavior.” “Provides social support within its large online social network”
Feedback and monitoring 2.3 Self‐monitoring of behaviour “Establish a method for the person to monitor and record their behavior(s) as part of a behavior change strategy.” “Users are prompted for updates at each login”