Table 2 Link between COM-B model, what needs to change, the BCW function and supporting evidence
From: Development of a behavioural support intervention for e-bike use in Australia
COM-B | What needs to change? | BCW Function & definition | Example from data collected |
|---|---|---|---|
Physical capability | Ensure have the physical skill to maintain e-bike Ensure have the physical skill to operate e-bike Ensure have the physical strength to maintain e-bike Have physical stamina to operate e-bike | Training: Imparting skills Enablement: Increasing means/reducing barriers to increase capability or opportunity | “My main concern is safety in traffic. I’m very uncoordinated. I think I would be a bit dangerous- lack of spatial awareness. I’m not sure there is anything that can be done about that” |
Psychological capability | Operational maintenance of e-bike e.g., pump up tyres Understand how to operate the e-bike (e.g., assistance levels, lights) Understand how to maintain day-to-day running of e-bike (maintenance) Improve ability to remember to use e-bike Ensure have access to evidence about the benefits of using an e-bike Ensure have access to evidence about the benefits of PA Ensure have access to feedback on use of bike and health | Education: Increasing knowledge or understanding Training Enablement | “Knowing more about how battery works, would it run out and how could I charge it etc” “Feedback on how much it is adding to my fitness” |
Physical opportunity | Provide e-bike to ride Provide resources to overcome weather conditions Have e-bike easily accessible to take on rides Provide resources for enablement easily accessible– pumps, helmet Ensure easy access to maintenance facilities i.e., bike shop Provide/teach access to maps to plan cycle route Need to find opportunity for PA implementation throughout the week. | Enablement Environmental restructuring: Changing the physical or social context | “More time in the day!” “The cost is too high” “Not having many places to ride around the neighbourhood safely” |
Social opportunity | Create facilitating social environment with representation of the population group Seeing others like themselves /connecting with others e-cycling or being physically active Create supportive home environment which enables PA | Environmental restructuring Enablement | “Support either online or from a buddy” |
Reflective motivation | Deciding to participate in PA Make plans to ride an e-bike Set PA goals Set specific e-bike use goals Move from contemplation to action of e-bike use Move from contemplation to action of PA | Education Persuasion: Using communication to induce positive or negative feelings or stimulate action | “An app with cycling maps distances and how many kms would be good” |
Automatic motivation | Promote a sense of satisfaction after e-cycling Promote a sense of satisfaction from PA Monitor emotional reactions to PA Care more about the negative consequences of not doing it Have a strong sense that I should do it | Persuasion Enablement Environmental restructuring | “Provide a log book to record levels of activity and experiences; and feelings” |