Table 1 The nine-step tailoring process (adapted from Kreuter et al. [22])
Process | Aim of step |
|---|---|
1. Analysing the health problem | Understand the determinants of physical activity behaviour change |
2. Developing a program framework | Outline the program “blue print” and develop a detailed description of each intervention component |
3. Developing tailoring assessment | Develop assessment to measure participants status on key determinants |
4. Designing feedback | Specify the design characteristics of the tailored material |
5. Writing tailored messages | Outline unique characteristics of each message and write the tailored messages |
6. Creating tailored algorithms | Link the specific responses to each assessment question with the corresponding message using logic statements – e.g. “if this, then that” |
7. Automating the tailoring process | Assemble the computer program that generates tailored feedback |
8. Implementing the program | Produce accurate and timely tailored feedback |
9. Evaluating the program | Evaluate process, impact and outcome of the tailored program |