COM-B

Question 1

Michie et al, 2011

Answer 1

• Any behaviour is the result of the interaction between three aspects :

1. Capability
2. Motivation
3. Opportunity

Question 2

Capability

Answer 2

An individual’s psychological & physical capacity to engage in the activity concerned
(physical, psychological)

literacy, cognitive impairment, eyesight

Question 3

Opportunity

Answer 3

The external social & physical factors that make wanted behaviours more likely to happen & the unwanted behaviours less likely to happen
(physical, social)

weather, distance, travel costs, time costs

Question 4

Motivation

Answer 4

Anything that energises and directs behaviour.

• Prompt patients to make a commitment to undertake a task i.e. homework
• Provide feedback about performance and rewarding successful performance or effort
• Boost self efficacy and confidence – identify doubts and discuss thes

Question 5

Ways to increase motivation

Answer 5

Confidence ruler
Decisional balance
SMART goals