Table 4 Specifying target behaviours
Selected behavioural targets | Behavioural specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Who | What | Where | When | |
Having conversations routinely about physical activity | Healthcare professionals | Talking to patients about physical activity as part of routine care | All healthcare environments | During routine clinical care |
Using a resource to improve conversations | Healthcare professionals | Access a resource to provide them with the information they require to have good quality conversations on physical activity | It needs to be available in all places of practice, so a digital resource is likely to be best | Use resources during routine clinical conversations |
Engaging in education and training to improve skills and knowledge | Healthcare professionals | Undertake independent learning and CPD in behavioural change counselling | Place of work or during independent study time, which could be in various locations, including libraries and at home | During the time set aside by the individual and/or employer for professional development |
Patient initiation of conversation | People attending healthcare appointments | Ask their healthcare professional about the role of physical activity in managing their health | Healthcare contacts | Routine medical care |
Peer support in the workplace | Healthcare professionals and support staff | Communicate with colleagues about physical activity as an essential part of clinical care | Healthcare environments | During meetings, case discussions, practise updates |
Use a practical structure for consultations | Healthcare professionals | Use a timeframe-based template to guide conversations | Healthcare environments | During conversations with patients in routine care |