Table 3 Identified IFs and BCTs recommended in policy papers

Goals and actions are recorded in personal health plans in order of importance.

3 (2)

Goals and actions are recorded in personal health plans in order of importance.

1 (1)

Employees are given a copy of the personal health plan.

2 (1)

Pointing out the discrepancy between current behaviour and important goals for the patient is aimed at.

3 (2)

Goals and actions are recorded in personal health plans in order of importance.

1 (1)

Achievement of goals needs to be monitored.

3 (2)

Monitoring and evaluation of employee lifestyle choices.

3 (2)

Customers are supported in self-monitoring.

1 (1)

For example, a food diary can be used for planning, following, and monitoring a diet.

4 (2)

Encouragement to make health promoting choices.

18 (11)

The patient is not criticized but understanding for their reactions is shown and emotions are accepted.

4 (2)

Information can be given by presenting model meals that are compiled of day supply.

20 (12)

Factors and resources supporting the change are identified.

1 (1)

Physically active lifestyle and healthy nutrition are highlighted as a part of health and well-being.

11 (7)

Supervisors, lead by example.

2 (1)

The heart symbol helps to select suitable foods for the recommended diet.

3 (2)

For example, selecting healthy foods can be rehearsed in practice.

7 (4)

Instead of sitting, various activities can be done while standing or lightly moving. Lunch, coffee breaks and screen work also work well while standing.

2 (1)

Continue to conduct the change persistently, because new habits turn into practice within couple of weeks or months.

5 (3)

Change your daily routines one by one so that you reduce sedentary behaviour and take breaks during long sedentary periods.

1 (1)

Change your daily routines one by one so that you reduce sedentary behaviour and take breaks during long sedentary periods.

1 (1)

A tax-free compensation for commuting by bicycling paid by the employer.

4 (2)

Monitoring and evaluation of employee’s lifestyle choices.

1 (1)

Change your routines one by one. Keep changing persistently. Be moderate in everything. Heavy work might warrant a rest by sitting or even lying down.

3 (2)

Healthiness of catering for meetings is important to take into account.

38 (24)

Write down rules for reduction and breaking of sedentary behaviour together with different stakeholders in the work community.

11 (7)

Avoidance of exposure to unnecessary temptations (e.g.energyintensive snack foods are not purchased for the home).

1 (1)

Local actors enhance opportunities for varying work postures by activating furniture and equipment.

4 (2)

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2 (1)

Pointing out the discrepancy between current behaviour and important values for the patient is aimed at.

1 (1)

Identification and reinforcement of personal strengths are aimed at. Positive aspects and even small advances are always identified first.

2 (1)

163 (100%)