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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Obesity | Research

Integrating COM-B and the person-based approach to develop an ACT based therapy programme to raise self-determination in adolescents with obesity

Authors: Jennifer S. Cox, Aidan Searle, Gail Thornton, Julian P. Hamilton-Shield, Elanor C. Hinton

Published in: BMC Health Services Research | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

This paper details the development of the Adolescent Intrinsic Motivation ‘AIM2Change’ intervention to support weight-management in young people previously unable to make changes whilst attending a tier 3 weight management service for children and young people. AIM2Change is an acceptance and commitment therapy based intervention that will be delivered one-to-one online over a seven-week period.

Methods

To develop this intervention, we have triangulated results from a qualitative research study, patient and public involvement groups (PPI) and a COM-B (capability, opportunity, motivation, behaviour) analysis, in a method informed by the person-based approach.

Results

The integrated development approach yielded a broad range of perspectives and facilitated the creation of a tailored intervention to meet the needs of the patient group whist remaining pragmatic and deliverable.

Conclusions

The next steps for this intervention will be in-depth co-development of the therapy sessions with service users, before implementing a proof of concept trial.

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Title: Integrating COM-B and the person-based approach to develop an ACT based therapy programme to raise self-determination in adolescents with obesity
Authors: Jennifer S. Cox
Aidan Searle
Gail Thornton
Julian P. Hamilton-Shield
Elanor C. Hinton
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Obesity
Obesity
Published in: BMC Health Services Research / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6963
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09930-6

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Integrating COM-B and the person-based approach to develop an ACT based therapy programme to raise self-determination in adolescents with obesity

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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