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Exploration of suitable behaviour change techniques for lifestyle change in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities: A Delphi study
Author(s) -
Willems Mariël,
Waninge Aly,
Jong Johan,
Hilgenkamp Thessa I. M.,
Schans Cees P.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/jar.12548
Subject(s) - intellectual disability , delphi method , psychology , behaviour change , challenging behaviour , promotion (chess) , delphi , set (abstract data type) , health promotion , health professionals , applied psychology , clinical psychology , medicine , nursing , intervention (counseling) , health care , psychiatry , public health , politics , political science , statistics , mathematics , computer science , law , programming language , operating system , economic growth , economics
Background Promotion of a healthy lifestyle for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities is important. However, the suitability of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) for these individuals is still unclear. Methods A Delphi study was performed using the Coventry, Aberdeen & LOndon – REfined (CALO‐RE) taxonomy of BCTs ( n = 40). Health professionals (professional caregivers, behavioural scientists, health professionals, intellectual disability physicians) participated in an online survey to determine whether BCTs were suitable or unsuitable. Comments from participants were analysed qualitatively. Results Consensus was reached for 25 BCTs out of 40.The most suitable BCTs were barrier identification (97%), set graded tasks (97%) and reward effort towards behaviour (95%). No significant differences were found for intergroup effects. Conclusion Regardless of their position and education level, health professionals reached consensus about the suitability of BCTs for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities. Increased use of these BCTs could result in more effective promotion of a healthy lifestyle.