EME - 14/202/03

Identifying and understanding mechanisms of action in group-based health behaviour change interventions

Project title: Identifying and understanding mechanisms of action in group-based health behaviour change interventions

Call to action: 14/202 14/202 Mechanisms of action of health interventions

Research type: Primary Research

Chief investigator: Dr Jane Smithorcid.org/0000-0001-5658-9334

Lead Author: Dr Aleksandra Borek

Contractor: University of Exeter

Cost: £158,360.00

Co-investigators: Dr Aleksandra Borek, Dr Fiona Gillison, Dr Mark Tarrant, Dr Mat Jones, Dr Sarah Morgan-Trimmer, Mrs Jaine Keable, Professor Charles Abraham, Professor Colin Greaves, Professor Rosemarie McCabe.

Started: January 2016 | Status: Published June 2019

This study enhanced understanding of mechanisms of action in group-based behaviour change interventions, identifying design features, facilitation techniques, change processes and contextual influences in groups targeting diet, exercise and weight loss.

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