TABLE 1
Target behaviours for the self-management of high-priority chronic diseases ( reproduced from 2 )
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COPD 12 Hypertension 13 Heart failure 14 Obesity 15 Asthma 16 Ischaemic
Behaviour
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diabetes 11
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heart disease 17
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Diet ( including alcohol intake )
Physical activity
Medication adherence
Smoking cessation
Symptom monitoring and management
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TABLE 2
Examples of the application of BCTs that can be used in isolation or in combination to address forgetfulness
BCT BCT definition 7 Examples of application
1.4 Action planning Prompt detailed planning of performance of the behaviour ( must include at least one of context , frequency , duration and intensity ). Context may be environmental ( physical or social ) or internal ( physical , emotional or cognitive ) ( includes ‘ Implementation Intentions ’).
3.2 Social support ( practical ) Advise on , arrange , or provide practical help ( for example , from friends , relatives , colleagues , ‘ buddies ’ or staff ) for performance of the behaviour .
8.3 Habit formation Prompt rehearsal and repetition of the behaviour in the same context repeatedly so that the context elicits the behaviour .
Planning to take the medication at a particular time of the day ( for example , at bedtime )
Ask the person ’ s carer / spouse / family member to put the tablet ( s ) on the breakfast table
Prompt the person to take the medication before tooth brushing every evening
12.1 Restructuring the physical environment
12.5 Adding objects to the environment
Change , or advise to change the physical environment in order to facilitate performance of the wanted behaviour or create barriers to the unwanted behaviour ( other than prompts / cues , rewards and punishments ).
Add objects to the environment in order to facilitate performance of the behaviour .
Advise the person to place the medication on the kitchen counter instead of keeping the medication in the bedside table drawer
Include objects to the environment that facilitate medication taking , such as a pill box
7.1 Prompts / cues Introduce or define environmental or social stimulus with the purpose of prompting or cueing the behaviour . The prompt or cue would normally occur at the time or place of performance
Advise the person to use a daily mobile phone alarm as a reminder for medication taking
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