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Table 3 Example of the provided content for the action stage

From: (Cost-)effectiveness of an internet-based physical activity support program (with and without physiotherapy counselling) on physical activity levels of breast and prostate cancer survivors: design of the PABLO trial

Stage 4 (action), content set 1

Component

Targeted concept(s) (and processes of change)

Stage appropriate strategy

Application

Information: Physical activity after cancer

Knowledge & attitudes

Providing information on consequences of physical activity via a link, providing information on how to (start) be(ing) physically active via a link and providing information on how to stay physically active.

Introduction text with picture.

Personal feedback on PA level of last week showed in graph and table.

Written stories/quotes, Two movies (advice of a physiotherapist and a personal testimonial of a survivor).

Assignment 1: Keep setting goals

Goals & rewards (self-liberation, reinforcement management)

Prompt trying out new activities, keep setting a goals and graded tasks, action planning and rewarding.

Information, Tips/examples, assignment on goals stetting, including text boxes.

Assignment 2: A bad week

Self-efficacy

Relapse prevention.

Information, Tips/examples, assignment on barriers and facilitators, including text boxes.

Assignment 3: Pros of being physically active

Self-efficacy

Prompt focus on past success including gained benefits, solution-focused questions.

Testimonial of a survivor, tips/examples, assignment on successes, including text boxes.