1. | Specify target behaviour(s). |
2. | Select theoretical framework (for empirical investigation at baseline and to assess process). |
3. | Conduct a predictive study with a (preferably representative) sample drawn from the population of interest, to identify modifiable variables that predict the target behaviour(s) and their means/distributions. Based on the findings of this study, choose which variables to target. These variables are the proposed mediators of behaviour change. |
4. | Map targeted variables onto behaviour change techniques and select techniques that (a) are likely to change the mediator variables and (b) it is feasible to operationalise. |
5. | Choose appropriate method(s) of delivery of the techniques. |
6. | Operationalise intervention components (techniques) in appropriate combination and order. |