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Table 1 Proposed programme of sessions

From: Comparing the effectiveness of an enhanced MOtiVational intErviewing InTervention (MOVE IT) with usual care for reducing cardiovascular risk in high risk subjects: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Session number

Content of session

 

Intensive phase:

Session 0

Focus: Introduce the intervention

 

Examples of delivery: structure of the programme, ice breaker, rapport building with HLF, give out pedometers and baseline measures.

Session 1: physical activity

Focus: Increasing routine activity

(Week 1)

Examples of delivery: Elicit views regarding walking more and sitting less and instruction on use of pedometer. Support individual goal setting.

Session 2: physical activity

Focus: Increasing non routine activity

(Week 2)

Examples of delivery: Elicit views on recommended activity levels and reflect on previously enjoyed exercise and its benefits. Provide information/demonstration/leaflets regarding local exercise options. Support individual goal setting.

Session 3: physical activity

Focus: To maintain physical activity changes

(Week 3)

Examples of delivery: Elicit views regarding lapse versus relapse using case studies. Discuss lapse triggers and strategies to manage them. Support individual relapse prevention plans (including implementation intentions).

Session 4: diet

Focus: Increasing health food choices

(Week 4)

Examples of delivery: Elicit views on healthy eating principles. Interactive games regarding healthy snacks. Support individual goal setting.

Session 5: diet

Focus: Decreasing unhealthy food choices

(Week 5)

Elicit views on foods to avoid in excess. Interactive games regarding food labelling and high fat and salt foods. Support individual goal setting.

Session 6: diet

Focus: To maintain dietary changes

(Week 6)

Examples of delivery: Elicit views regarding lapse versus relapse using case studies. Discuss lapse triggers and strategies to manage them. Support individual relapse prevention plans (including implementation intentions).

 

Maintenance phase:

Session 7

Focus: Review progress and problem-solve setbacks

(3 months)

Examples of delivery: Highlight positive changes in review session, discuss setbacks and potential ways forward. Support individual relapse prevention plans.

Session 8

Focus: Review progress and problem-solve setbacks

(6 months)

Examples of delivery: Highlight positive changes in review session, discuss setbacks and potential ways forward. Support individual relapse prevention plans.

Session 9

Focus: Review progress and problem-solve setbacks

(9 months)

Examples of delivery: Highlight positive changes in review session, discuss setbacks and potential ways forward. Support individual relapse prevention plans.

Session 10

Focus: Review progress and problem-solve setbacks

(12 months)

Examples of delivery: Highlight positive changes in review session, discuss setbacks and potential ways forward. Support individual relapse prevention plans.