Table 1 Mapping steps of Behaviour Change Wheel to the three stages of intervention development in the UK Medical Research Council guide on complex interventions in healthcare
MRC development stage [10] | BCW steps [14] | BCW stages |
|---|---|---|
1. Identify the evidence base | 1. Define the problem in behavioural terms | 1. Understand the behaviour |
2. Select the target behaviour | ||
3. Specify the target behaviour | ||
2. Identify/develop theory | 4. Identify what needs to change | |
5. Identify appropriate intervention functions | 2. Identify intervention options | |
6. Identifying policy categories | ||
3. Model process and outcomes | 7. Identifying behavioural change techniques | 3. Identify content and implementation options |
8. Determine the mode of delivery |