Table 3.

Examples of interactive text messages.

Interactive text sent and patient response		Condition	Automated texts acknowledging response
Self-efficacy —“Annie-BP: how confident are you that you can make small daily changes to increase your activity? Text EX 1 (not at all), EX 2 (somewhat) or EX 3 (very) to reply”
	EX 1, EX 2	When reply received	“Annie-BP: thanks for letting us know. To learn more about exercise opportunities, check out (URL provided)”
	EX 3	When reply received	“Annie-BP: That’s great! If you’d still like to learn more about exercise opportunities, check out (URL provided)”
	No reply or reminder	N/Aa	“Annie-BP: how confident are you that you can make small daily changes to increase your activity? Text EX1 (not at all), EX2 (somewhat), or EX3 (very) to reply.”
Behavioral—“Annie-BP: How many DAYS this week have you done a specific exercise other than what you do around the house or at work? Text ACT 0, ACT 1 up to ACT 7 to reply.”
	ACT 0, ACT 1, ACT 2	When reply received	“Annie-BP: Getting exercise is hard & support helps. Ask your care team: is VA MOVE! right for me? Options include teleMOVE and mobile apps. (URL provided)”
	ACT 3, ACT 4, ACT 5, ACT 6, ACT 7	When reply received	“Annie-BP: Good work! To support exercise routines, ask your care team: is VA MOVE! right for me? Options include teleMOVE & mobile apps (URL provided)”
	No reply or reminder	N/A	“Annie-BP: How many DAYS this week have you done a specific exercise other than what you do around the house or at work? Text ACT0, ACT1, ACT2 up to ACT7 to reply”

^aN/A: not applicable.