Table 3 ‘Core’ and ‘Optional’ BCTs in the intervention package
BCT | ‘Core1’ or ‘Optional2’ | Brief description of how the BCT will be delivered as part of the intervention in a future feasibility study |
|---|---|---|
Self-monitoring of the behaviour | Core | A paper medicines diary will be offered to all patients. |
Goal-setting (behaviour) | Core | A goal focusing on improving medication use will be set by the patient and pharmacist. The goal could then be reviewed at a follow-up appointment. |
Review of behaviour goal | Core | |
Action planning | Core | A detailed plan of how the patient will perform the behaviour will be jointly developed (e.g. including specific times). |
Feedback on behaviour | Core | Feedback will be given to each patient following a review of their medicines diary (e.g. patterns of missed doses). |
Health consequences | Optional | Information on the health consequences of adherence/non-adherence will be given to patients who are intentionally non-adherent. |
Social support (unspecified) | Optional | A verbal or written plan for obtaining support from others (e.g. family, pharmacy staff) could be developed for those who require this. For example, pharmacy staff may support with the patient with the synchronisation of medication supplies.3 |
Prompts and cues | Optional | A social or environmental stimulus that cues or acts as a prompt could be recommended to patients who forget to take medications. |
Restructuring the physical environment | Optional | A change to the physical environment could be recommended for patients who experience practical difficulties (e.g. changes to packaging, Monitored Dosage Systems). |
Goal setting (outcome) | Optional | Goals focusing on the positive outcomes of taking medications (e.g. symptom reduction) could be set by patients deemed to have low motivation. The goal could then be reviewed at the follow-up appointment. |
Review of behaviour goal | Optional |