Table 1 Components of the online training programme and their relationship to constructs within TPB and SCT
Module | Form and information content | Theoretical constructs |
|---|---|---|
Module 1: | Video recording of a professor of movement and metabolism introducing the programme and providing details of how and why MaMT2D was developed | Symbolising (SCT) |
Introduction to MaMT2D | Attitudes and beliefs (TPB) | |
Subjective norms (TPB) | ||
Video recording of a Consultant Diabetologist and a Diabetes Specialist Nurse providing an overview of why PA is important for the management of T2D | ||
Modules 3 (metabolism & type 2 Diabetes), 4 (physical activity in the care of type 2 Diabetes); and 5 (physical activity & exercise) | Evidence-based information about the role of metabolism, PA and exercise in the context of Type 2 diabetes | Symbolising (SCT) |
Attitudes/beliefs (TPB) | ||
Forethought (SCT) | ||
Intention (TPB) | ||
Module 6: | Evidence-based information on the use of psychological theory and theory linked behaviour change techniques and counselling skills to change PA behaviour | Attitudes/beliefs (TPB) |
Using psychology to change physical activity Behaviour | Forethought (SCT) | |
Intention (TPB) | ||
Module 7: Using behaviour change techniques to increase physical activity behaviour | Video demonstrations of a Diabetes Specialist Nurse demonstrating the use of behaviour change techniques and behaviour change counselling techniques in practice with a mock patient | Symbolising (SCT) |
Observational Learning (SCT) | ||
Perceived Behavioural Control (TPB) and Self-efficacy (SCT) | ||
Subjective norms (TPB) | ||
Module 8: | Flowchart diagram demonstrating how to screen adults with T2D prior to PA/exercise | Self-regulation (SCT) |
Screening before physical activity | Perceived Behavioural Control (TPB) and Self-efficacy (SCT) | |
End of module 3,4 and 5 quiz questions | Provides feedback on performance | Perceived Behavioural Control (TPB) and Self-efficacy (SCT) |
Flowchart summary (crib sheet with prompts) of the protocol for use of the patient toolkit during diabetes review appointments | Prompts for healthcare professionals to use specific behaviour change skills and techniques | Symbolising (SCT) |
Perceived Behavioural Control (TPB) and Self-efficacy (SCT) | ||
Intention (TPB) | ||
Self-regulation (SCT) |