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Table 3 Specification of target behaviors

From: Theory-driven development of a medication adherence intervention delivered by eHealth and transplant team in allogeneic stem cell transplantation: the SMILe implementation science project

Target behavior

Correct taking of immunosuppressants

Correct timing of immunosuppressants

Who

Adult alloSCT patients

Adult alloSCT patients

What

Take immunosuppressants 2x/day

Take immunosuppressants at prescribed time

When

a.m. & p.m.

(at least until day 120–180, mean 16 months after alloSCT)

e.g., 900 & 2100, max. Deviation 2 h

(at least until day 120–180, mean 16 months after alloSCT)

Where

Patient location (home, work, vacation, ...)

Patient location (home, work, vacation, ...)

How

Swallowing pills with fluid (e.g., water, no grapefruit juice)

Swallowing pills with some fluids (e.g., water, no grapefruit juice)

How often

Every day

Every day

With whom

Alone (possibly with support of family/friends, nurse)

Alone (possibly with support of family/friends, nurse)

  1. alloSCT Allogeneic stem cell transplantation