Evaluating the effectiveness of behavior change techniques in health-related behavior: a scoping review of methods used.

ABSTRACT: Behavior change interventions typically contain multiple potentially active components: behavior change techniques (BCTs). Identifying which specific BCTs or BCT combinations have the potential to be effective for a given behavior in a given context presents a major challenge. The aim of this study was to review the methods that have been used to identify effective BCTs for given behaviors in given contexts and evaluate their strengths and limitations. A scoping review was conducted of studies that had sought to identify effective BCTs. Articles referring to "behavio(u)r change technique(s)" in the abstract/text were located, and ones that involved identification of effective BCTs were selected. The methods reported were coded. The methods were analyzed in general terms using "PASS" criter

SUBMITTER: Michie S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6062857 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature