Table 1:
Example message content
Message |
Example Theoretical construct+ |
Hi! Set
a realistic goal for today. Begin with small steps (using stairs/brief walk).
Increase physical activity gradually. Congratulate yourself for starting! |
Suggestion Preparation for physical
activity Psychological capability Perceived behavioral control Cue to action Building self-efficacy |
We all like (and can manage)
different things. Is there are a type of physical activity you enjoy? Text us
about it! What is it and how does it make you feel? |
Reflection Contemplating physical activity Social norms Motivation/Reflection Benefits of physical activity Building self-efficacy |
Interesting fact: as well as helping
to manage your arthritis, being physically active helps reduce the risk of
osteoporosis, diabetes and some types of cancer! |
Information Contemplating physical activity Motivation/Reflection Attitudes to physical activity Susceptibility/Severity Benefits/Barriers Cue to action |
If you feel demotivated, write
a list of all the good reasons for you to be active when you can - and remind
yourself how well you’ve done so far. Keep it up! |
Motivation Maintenance of physical
activity Susceptibility/Severity Benefits/Barriers Perceived behavioural control Cue to action Building self-efficacy |
What do you do when you get
pain when being active? A) Stop completely; B) Have a rest then continue; C)
Keep going; D) Other. Text back and let us know! |
Reflection Preparing for physical activity Physical activity behavior Susceptibility/Severity Benefits/Barriers Cue to action Building self-efficacy |
+based
on Transtheoretical Models of behaviour change;
Social Cognitive Theory; and informed by National Institute for Health and Care
Excellence (NICE) guidelines for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (NICE,
2014).