Appendix E — BCW Step 1 – Define the problem in behavioural terms

Instructions [1]:

Define the problem in behavioural terms , including:

• What behaviour? e.g., Improve hygiene practices in all opportunities identified by national or local guidelines
• Where does the behaviour occur? e.g., Hospital wards
• Who is involved in performing the behaviour? e.g., Hospital nursing staff

JdB, PL: To report completely in a journal article. When people are writing a journal article we want them to add in important details that all users will need to judge and understand the work. Occurs when writing articles (e.g., universities, RIs, hospitals, editing firms). Involves anybody writing about biomedical research.

CS, SK: Writing up research. Happens at work places/homes. Solitary activity.

JH: Report research in line with guidelines. Work computer. Biomedical researchers.

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Michie S, Atkins L, West R. The Behaviour Change Wheel: A Guide to Designing Interventions [Internet]. London: Silverback Publishing; 2014. Available from: www.behaviourchangewheel.com