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Table 2 Overview of each steps within HHR: goal, theoretical methods and type of tools

From: Using intervention mapping to develop ‘Healthy HR’ aimed at improving sustainable employability of low-educated employees

Steps HHR

Goal

Theoretical methods (related theorya)

Type of tools (Practical applications)

Step 1 Prepare together

Process preparation of HHR by the HR manager to involve and commit all relevant stakeholders

Participation (ET)

Facilitation (SCT)

Persuasive communication (SCT)

Communication tips and information (guidelines)

Fill-in templates

Step 2 Measuring is knowing

Prepare and conduct a needs assessment

Participation (ET)

Participatory problem-solving (OT)

Persuasive communication (SCT)

Checklist

Communication tips and information (guidance)

Fill-in templates

Questionnaire

Step 3 Our problems

Brainstorm, discuss, and prioritize the problems identified during needs assessment

Participation (ET)

Participatory problem-solving (OT)

Persuasive communication (SCT)

Shared decision-making [22, 48]b

Problem-based learning [49]b

Self-developed methodsb: education and trainers’ material

Working format

Checklist

Communication tips and information (guidance)

Fill-in templates

Step 4 Our solutions

Brainstorm, discuss, and prioritize solutions for the problems discussed in step 3

Participation (ET)

Participatory problem-solving (OT)

Persuasive communication (SCT)

Shared decision-making

Goal-setting (GST)

Library

Working format

Checklist

Communication tips and information (guidance)

External links to reliable sources

Fill-in templates

Step 5 Action plan

Discuss and set up an action plan

Participation (ET)

Participatory problem-solving (OT)

Persuasive communication (SCT)

Working format

Checklist

Communication tips and information (guidance)

Fill-in templates

Step 6 Let’s start

Implement and continue the action plan

Participation (ET)

Disseminate, adopt, and implement (DIT)

Reinforcement (SCT)

Persuasive communication (SCT)

Working format

Checklist

Communication tips and information (guidance)

Step 7 Evaluation

Evaluate and maintain the action plan or successful aspects

Participation (ET)

Evaluation

Persuasive communication (SCT)

Feedback (GST)

Working format

Checklist

Communication tips and information (guidance)

Step 8 Along the way: Obstacles in process

Perform a sound dialogue and good cooperation

RDIC model [50]b

Persuasive communication (SCT)

Working format

Communication tips and information (guidance)

  1. aRelated theories of the theoretical methods: SCT Social Cognitive Theory, ET Empowerment Theories, OT Organizational Theories, DIT Diffusion of Innovations Theory, GST Goal Setting Theory. bNo theoretical method within IM