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Table 2 Program design differences between the VA DPP and VA MOVE!

From: Implementation and evaluation of the VA DPP clinical demonstration: protocol for a multi-site non-randomized hybrid effectiveness-implementation type III trial

Program attribute

VA DPP

VA MOVE!

Behavioral constructs impacted

Goal awareness and commitment

Assigned generic goals

Patients create own goals

Goal awareness

Goal commitment

Outcome expectations

Focus on diabetes prevention

Focus on weight loss and healthy lifestyle

Perceived risk [44]

Outcome expectations [45]

Intrinsic/extrinsic motivation [46]

Group cohesion

Closed cohorts, single coach, group identity around prediabetes

Open and closed cohorts, multi-disciplinary team, individuals with diabetes, prediabetes and normal glucose tolerance in the same group

Group cohesion

Attitude toward others in group

Attitude toward the group coach

Self-regulation skill mastery

Iterative skill building and a focus on mastery

Independent sessions addressing a series of behavioral skills

Self-regulation skills [47]

Self-efficacy [47,48]

Willingness to self-monitor

Adherence to monitoring

Program intensity

Sixteen sessions in 6 months

Twelve to fourteen sessions in 3 months

Attendance

Satisfaction with number of visits

Maintenance