Effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in lifestyle interventions for non-communicable diseases: an umbrella review

Abstract Objective To identify the most commonly reviewed behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and their effectiveness based on consistency across reviews for lifestyle interventions of non-communicable diseases. Design Umbrella review of systematic reviews. Data sources PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, Coch...

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Main Authors: Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Ankur Singh, Yanee Choksomngam, Vidhi Sadana, Loren Kock, Apichai Wattanapisit, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Sanjay Kinra
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20612-8
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author Iliatha Papachristou Nadal
Chaisiri Angkurawaranon
Ankur Singh
Yanee Choksomngam
Vidhi Sadana
Loren Kock
Apichai Wattanapisit
Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn
Sanjay Kinra
author_facet Iliatha Papachristou Nadal
Chaisiri Angkurawaranon
Ankur Singh
Yanee Choksomngam
Vidhi Sadana
Loren Kock
Apichai Wattanapisit
Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn
Sanjay Kinra
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description Abstract Objective To identify the most commonly reviewed behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and their effectiveness based on consistency across reviews for lifestyle interventions of non-communicable diseases. Design Umbrella review of systematic reviews. Data sources PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane CENTRAL, Global Health. Data extraction and synthesis A narrative synthesis of extracted findings was conducted. The Behaviour Change Technique v1 Taxonomy was used to identify and code behaviour change techniques (e.g., goal setting) in a standardised manner, which were independently assessed by two reviewers. Study quality was independently assessed by two reviewers using the assessment of multiple systematic review tools. Results 26 reviews were included with a total of 72 BCT labels evaluated across the different lifestyle interventions and non-communicable diseases. A total of 13 BCT clusters were identified to be reported as effective. The most commonly reviewed BCTs and their effectiveness/ineffectiveness were as follows: ‘Goals and Planning’ (12 effective/1 ineffective), ‘Feedback and monitoring’ (9 effective/3 ineffective), ‘Social support’ (9 effective/1 ineffective), ‘Shaping knowledge’ (11 effective/1 ineffective), and ‘Natural consequences’ (6 effectiveness/ 2 ineffective). The vast majority of the studies were conducted in high-income and a few in upper middle-income countries, with hardly any studies from lower middle-income and lower income studies. Conclusion The most common BCTs were ‘Goals and Planning’, ‘Feedback and Monitoring’, ‘Shaping Knowledge’, ‘Social Support’, and ‘Natural Consequence’. Based on consistency across reviews, several BCTs such as ‘Goals and Planning’, Feedback and Monitoring’, ‘Shaping Knowledge’, and ‘Social Support’ have demonstrated effectiveness (Recommendation Grade A) in improving health behaviours across a limited range of NCDs. The evidence is less clear for other BCT techniques. It is also likely that not all BCTs will be transferable across different settings. There is a need for more research in this area, especially in low-middle-income countries. Protocol registration Registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews; PROSPERO (CRD42020222832).
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spelling doaj-art-0ec66cf9979f434fbbdb350a2fbdb46f2024-11-10T12:45:59ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582024-11-0124111110.1186/s12889-024-20612-8Effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in lifestyle interventions for non-communicable diseases: an umbrella reviewIliatha Papachristou Nadal0Chaisiri Angkurawaranon1Ankur Singh2Yanee Choksomngam3Vidhi Sadana4Loren Kock5Apichai Wattanapisit6Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn7Sanjay Kinra8Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai UniversityNon-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai UniversityNon-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineFaculty of Population Health Science, University College LondonSchool of Medicine, Walailak UniversityDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai UniversityNon-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineAbstract Objective To identify the most commonly reviewed behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and their effectiveness based on consistency across reviews for lifestyle interventions of non-communicable diseases. Design Umbrella review of systematic reviews. Data sources PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane CENTRAL, Global Health. Data extraction and synthesis A narrative synthesis of extracted findings was conducted. The Behaviour Change Technique v1 Taxonomy was used to identify and code behaviour change techniques (e.g., goal setting) in a standardised manner, which were independently assessed by two reviewers. Study quality was independently assessed by two reviewers using the assessment of multiple systematic review tools. Results 26 reviews were included with a total of 72 BCT labels evaluated across the different lifestyle interventions and non-communicable diseases. A total of 13 BCT clusters were identified to be reported as effective. The most commonly reviewed BCTs and their effectiveness/ineffectiveness were as follows: ‘Goals and Planning’ (12 effective/1 ineffective), ‘Feedback and monitoring’ (9 effective/3 ineffective), ‘Social support’ (9 effective/1 ineffective), ‘Shaping knowledge’ (11 effective/1 ineffective), and ‘Natural consequences’ (6 effectiveness/ 2 ineffective). The vast majority of the studies were conducted in high-income and a few in upper middle-income countries, with hardly any studies from lower middle-income and lower income studies. Conclusion The most common BCTs were ‘Goals and Planning’, ‘Feedback and Monitoring’, ‘Shaping Knowledge’, ‘Social Support’, and ‘Natural Consequence’. Based on consistency across reviews, several BCTs such as ‘Goals and Planning’, Feedback and Monitoring’, ‘Shaping Knowledge’, and ‘Social Support’ have demonstrated effectiveness (Recommendation Grade A) in improving health behaviours across a limited range of NCDs. The evidence is less clear for other BCT techniques. It is also likely that not all BCTs will be transferable across different settings. There is a need for more research in this area, especially in low-middle-income countries. Protocol registration Registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews; PROSPERO (CRD42020222832).https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20612-8Behaviour change techniquesLifestyle interventionsNon-communicable diseasesUmbrella review
spellingShingle Iliatha Papachristou Nadal
Chaisiri Angkurawaranon
Ankur Singh
Yanee Choksomngam
Vidhi Sadana
Loren Kock
Apichai Wattanapisit
Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn
Sanjay Kinra
Effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in lifestyle interventions for non-communicable diseases: an umbrella review
BMC Public Health
Behaviour change techniques
Lifestyle interventions
Non-communicable diseases
Umbrella review
title Effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in lifestyle interventions for non-communicable diseases: an umbrella review
title_full Effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in lifestyle interventions for non-communicable diseases: an umbrella review
title_fullStr Effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in lifestyle interventions for non-communicable diseases: an umbrella review
title_full_unstemmed Effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in lifestyle interventions for non-communicable diseases: an umbrella review
title_short Effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in lifestyle interventions for non-communicable diseases: an umbrella review
title_sort effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in lifestyle interventions for non communicable diseases an umbrella review
topic Behaviour change techniques
Lifestyle interventions
Non-communicable diseases
Umbrella review
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20612-8
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