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Hardeman, Wendy 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6498-9407, Sutton, Stephen, Griffin, Simon, Johnston, Marie, White, Anthony, Wareham, Nicholas J. and Kinmonth, Ann Louise
(2005)
A causal modelling approach to the development of theory-based behaviour change programmes for trial evaluation.
Health Education Research, 20 (6).
pp. 676-687.
ISSN 0268-1153
Abstract
Theory-based intervention programmes to support health-related behaviour change aim to increase health impact and improve understanding of mechanisms of behaviour change. However, the science of intervention development remains at an early stage. We present a causal modelling approach to developing complex interventions for evaluation in randomized trials. In this approach a generic model links behavioural determinants, causally through behaviour, to physiological and biochemical variables, and health outcomes. It is tailored to context, target population, behaviours and health outcomes. The development of a specific causal model based on theory and evidence is illustrated by the ProActive programme, supporting increased physical activity among individuals at risk of Type 2 diabetes. The model provides a rational guide to appropriate measures, intervention points and intervention techniques, and can be tested quantitatively. Causal modelling is critically compared to other approaches to intervention development and evaluation, and research directions are indicated.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Psychology |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Promotion Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health |
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| Depositing User: | Pure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Nov 2015 08:20 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2023 01:31 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/55437 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/her/cyh022 |
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