Table 1 Developmental stages of the COM-B model

Stage 1: Understanding behaviour

Step 1

Define the problem

Step 2

Select the target behaviour

Step 3

Specify the target behaviour

Step 4

Identify what needs to change

Stage 2: Identify intervention options

Step 5

Identify intervention functions

Step 6

Identify policy categories

Stage 3: Identify content and implementation options

Step 7

Identify behaviour change techniques

Step 8

Identify mode of delivery