Table 2 Overview of intervention content
Intervention phase & call frequency | Purpose | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
Initial phase | ||
6 weekly calls Optional text (SMS) messages | Building rapport Education Engagement Skill-building | • Program overview • Feedback on baseline assessment to build motivation • Understand importance of physical activity and diet in weight loss management • Build patient engagement through homework and self-monitoring • Use of behavior change skills and action plans: goal setting, self-monitoring, problem solving, rewarding success • Review progress, reinforce success & problem-solve barriers • Ongoing education |
10 fortnightly calls Optional text (SMS) messages | Establish behavior change & achieve weight loss Skill-building | • Reflect on progress (changes made) and outcomes/benefits experienced • Progress goals • Continued use of behavior change skills: goal setting, self-monitoring, problem solving, rewarding success, managing slips • Ongoing education |
Extended care phase | ||
6 monthly calls Optional structured text (SMS) messages | Consolidation Maintaining changes | • Encourage participants to direct sessions • Reinforce successes and review benefits • Behavior change skills: relapse prevention and maintaining motivation • Plans and strategies for maintaining weight loss and behavior changes |