Table 2 Changes in (i) students’ knowledge of SDT-based communication strategies and (ii) behavior change techniques following completion of the program
Component | Median pre-training (IQR; min-max) | Median post-training (IQR; min-max) | Z scorea | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge of SDT-based communication strategies total [possible score of 11] b | 3.0 (2.0; .0–3.0) | 4.0 (2.0; .0–6.0) | 2.5 | 0.01 |
1. Open questions [number, % used in response] | 4 (26.7%) | 10 (66.7%) | NAd | 0.07 |
2. Staying silent [% used in response] | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (33.3%) | NAd | 0.06 |
3. Summaries [% used in response] | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (26.7%) | NAd | 0.13 |
4. Reflection [% used in response] | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (40.0%) | NAd | 0.03 |
5. Asking permission [% used in response] | 0 (0.0% | 1 (6.7%) | NAd | 1.00 |
6. Providing a meaningful rationale [% used in response] | 7 (46.7%) | 5 (33.3%) | NAd | 0.69 |
7. Opportunities for client input/choice [% used in response] | 4 (26.7%) | 4 (26.7%) | NAd | 1.00 |
8. Autonomy supportive language [% used in response] | 4 (26.7%) | 4 (26.7%) | NAd | 1.00 |
9. Goal setting [% used in response] | 5 (33.3%) | 8 (53.3%) | NAd | 0.45 |
10. Barrier identification [% used in response] | 3 (20.0%) | 6 (40.0%) | NAd | 0.45 |
11. Solution identification [% used in response] | 4 (26.7%) | 4 (26.7%) | NAd | 1.00 |
Knowledge of behavior change techniques (BCT) total [possible score of 6]c | 3.5 (2.3; 0.0–6.0) | 4.0 (4.3; 1.0–6.0) | 0.8 | 0.41 |
1. BCT 2.2 provide feedback on behavior [% correct] | 12 (85.7%) | 10 (71.4%) | NAe | 0.63 |
2. BCT 5.1 information on health consequences [% correct] | 9 (64.3%) | 7 (50.0%) | NAe | 0.69 |
3. BCT 12.5 adding objects to the environment [% correct] | 9 (64.3%) | 14 (100%) | NAe | 0.06 |
4. Application of incorrect BCTs [% present] | 9 (64.3%) | 5 (35.7%) | NAe | 0.18 |