The NHS Low‐Calorie Diet Digital Programme: Fidelity of behaviour change technique delivery
Authors' conclusion
The BCT content of the digital model used in the NHS-LCD programme adhered well to the NHS service specification and providers' plans. It surpassed what has been previously observed in face-to-face services provided through group or one-on-one behavioural support models.
Study context
- Population
- Digital delivery (online, app chat and phone call support) of the NHS Low-Calorie Diet Programme pilot
- Participants
- 2 service providers
- Comparison
- Behaviour change techniques (BCTs) delivered by digital service providers vs BCTs specified in the NHS service specification and providers' programme plans
- Outcome
- Delivery fidelity of BCT content in the digital delivery of the programme
Methodological detailscontent coding with the Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy
- Content coding with the Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Fidelity of BCT delivery
| Group | Value | Fidelity to providers' programme plans |
|---|---|---|
| Provider A | 60%-65% | 60%-65% |
| Provider B | 82% | 82% |
Value
Provider A60%-65%
Provider B82%
Fidelity to providers' programme plans
Provider A60%-65%
Provider B82%
- BCTs in the NHS service specification delivered by the service providers
- Between 78% and 83%
Original publication
The NHS Low‐Calorie Diet Digital Programme: Fidelity of behaviour change technique delivery. Diabet Med. Published 24 May 2024. doi:10.
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