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Behavior Change Techniques Involved in Physical Activity Interventions for Children With Chronic Conditions: A

Hamsini Sivaramakrishnan1,2, Elizabeth Davis1,2,3, Lerato Obadimeji1

  • 1Telethon Kids Institute, Nedlands, Australia.

Annals of Behavioral Medicine : a Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
|June 25, 2024
PubMed

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This review identified key behavior change techniques (BCTs) to enhance physical activity and psychosocial outcomes in children with chronic conditions. Promising BCTs include social support, graded tasks, and goal setting for improved long-term health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Chronic Disease Management

Background:

  • Behavior change techniques (BCTs) are widely used in pediatric physical activity interventions.
  • A systematic review synthesizing the effects of BCTs in this population is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify effective BCTs for increasing physical activity in children with chronic conditions.
  • Determine BCTs that promote positive psychosocial outcomes in this group.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic search of 6 databases yielded 61 eligible articles.
  • Descriptive analysis of extracted data on BCTs, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Meta-analysis was not feasible due to study heterogeneity.

Main Results:

  • Social support, graded tasks, generalization of behavior, and credible source were most promising BCTs.
  • These BCTs positively impacted psychosocial outcomes (short- and long-term) and physical activity (long-term).
  • Action planning, goal setting, and problem-solving were promising for short-term physical activity improvements.

Conclusions:

  • Identified BCTs offer valuable insights for designing future interventions.
  • These techniques can support physical activity and psychosocial well-being in children with chronic conditions.
Abstract

Keywords:
AdolescentChronic diseaseChronic illnessExerciseImplementationYoung people

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