Overview of the Telephonic, Stage-Based Intervention for Sedentary Lifestyle
| Patient’s Stage of Readiness to Change | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristic | Precontemplation | Contemplation | Preparation/Action | Maintenance |
| NA = not applicable. | ||||
| *The call frequency suggested by counselors; actual call frequency was based on individual preference. | ||||
| Initial call content | Greeting, information regarding program, informed consent regarding study participation, initial staging, goal setting, scheduling of follow-up call | |||
| Subsequent call content | NA | Greeting, query regarding readiness for preparation, short counseling session (see below), scheduling follow-up call | Greeting, query regarding goal attainment, short counseling session (see below), goal setting, scheduling follow-up call | Greeting, query regarding persistence of maintenance, short counseling session (see below), scheduling follow-up call |
| Typical call frequency* | NA | Monthly | Weekly | Monthly |
| Topics covered in the short (5- to 10-min) counseling session | Mailed information regarding the risks of sedentary lifestyle and the benefits of exercise | Selected information on the risks and benefits of exercise | Assessing aerobic fitness, barriers, nutrition, self- management, stress, social support, enjoying exercise, emotional benefits | Relapse prevention, handling of relapse, encouragement |