Does planning how to cope with anticipated barriers facilitate health-related behaviour change? A systematic review

Implementation intentions: Strong effects of simple plans.

Gollwitzer, P. M. (1999) · American Psychologist · doi:10.1037/0003-066x.54.7.493 · Cited by 5,478

Implementation intentions and goal achievement: a meta-analysis of effects and processes

Gollwitzer, P. M., & Sheeran, P. (2006) · Advances in Experimental Social Psychology · doi:10.1016/s0065-2601(06)38002-1 · Cited by 3,236 · cited 3×

Bridging the intention–behaviour gap: Planning, self-efficacy, and action control in the adoption and maintenance of physical exercise

Sniehotta, F. F., Scholz, U., & Schwarzer, R. (2005) · Psychology & Health · doi:10.1080/08870440512331317670 · Cited by 1,350

Action planning and coping planning for long-term lifestyle change: theory and assessment

Sniehotta, F. F., Schwarzer, R., Scholz, U., & Schüz, B. (2005) · European Journal of Social Psychology · doi:10.1002/ejsp.258 · Cited by 1,031

Why Are Health Care Interventions Delivered Over the Internet? A Systematic Review of the Published Literature

Griffiths, F., Lindenmeyer, A., Powell, J., Lowe, P., & Thorogood, M. (2006) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/jmir.8.2.e10 · Cited by 820

Implementation Intentions and the Theory of Planned Behavior

Orbell, S., Hodgkins, S., & Sheeran, P. (1997) · Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin · doi:10.1177/0146167297239004 · Cited by 658

Action plans and coping plans for physical exercise: A longitudinal intervention study in cardiac rehabilitation

Sniehotta, F. F., Scholz, U., & Schwarzer, R. (2006) · British Journal of Health Psychology · doi:10.1348/135910705x43804 · Cited by 541

Theories and techniques of behaviour change: Developing a cumulative science of behaviour change

Michie, S., & Johnston, M. (2012) · Health Psychology Review · doi:10.1080/17437199.2012.654964 · Cited by 522

Good intentions, bad habits, and effects of forming implementation intentions on healthy eating

Verplanken, B., & Faes, S. (1999) · European Journal of Social Psychology · doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-0992(199908/09)29:5/6 · Cited by 509

‘Inclined abstainers’: A problem for predicting health‐related behaviour

Orbell, S., & Sheeran, P. (1998) · British Journal of Social Psychology · doi:10.1111/j.2044-8309.1998.tb01162.x · Cited by 506

Barriers to and facilitators for attending dental care appointments among adults in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review

Karuveettil, V., Sapna, S., Jain, P., & Anand, G. K. (2025) · Evidence-Based Dentistry · doi:10.1038/s41432-025-01148-1 · Cited by 1

What Do Parents Want? A Qualitative Study on Parental Preferences for Infant Sleep Health Education in Dutch Preventive Youth Health Care

van de Sande, M. P. W., Gerards, S. M. P. L., L’Hoir, M. P., de Leeuw, T. J. M., Verspeek, L. B., & Meertens, R. M. (2025) · Journal of Pediatric Health Care · doi:10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.06.006 · Cited by 1

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of volitional help sheet interventions for health behaviour change

Stewart, R. J., Presseau, J., & Dombrowski, S. U. (2026) · Health Psychology Review · doi:10.1080/17437199.2025.2530574 · Cited by 1

Models to Explain and Change Health Behavior and Physical Activity

Pfeffer, I., Hamilton, K., Hannan, T. E., & Wegner, M. (2023) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-03921-8_25 · Cited by 1

Can We Influence Habit and Motivation for Proper Hand Disinfection Technique Trough Education?

Štrucelj, H., Novak, J. R., Bugarin, V., Brusić, J., & Spevan, M. (2024) · Medicina Fluminensis · doi:10.21860/medflum2024_316223 · Cited by 1

Novel multi-method approach investigating behaviour change maintenance

Kwaśnicka, D. (2015) · Cited by 1

Using Behaviour Change Theories to Understand Pediatric Emergency Discharge Communication InterventionsPreprint

Gallant, A. J., Bishop, A., Cassidy, C. E., Egar, J., & Curran, J. (2020) · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-32275/v1 · Cited by 2

Self-regulation, physical activity and unexplained chronic fatigue : from determinants to interventions

Marques, M. M. (2015)

We Are Being Framed! In Believing That Problems of Emotion and Behavior Are Health Problems

van Bilsen, H. (2017) · Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal · doi:10.19080/pbsij.2017.02.555587

Principles for Designing Context-Aware Applications for Physical Activity Promotion

Paruthi, G. (2018) · Deep Blue (University of Michigan)

Understanding and influencing exercise behavior in hematologic cancer survivors: An examination of the intention-behavior gap

Vallerand, J. R. (2018) · ERA: Education and Research Archive (University of Alberta) · doi:10.7939/r36t0hb53

Audit and Feedback to Improve Laboratory Test and Transfusion Ordering in Critical Care: A Systematic Review & Assessment of Adherence to Best Practices

Foster, M. (2019) · uO Research (University of Ottawa) · doi:10.20381/ruor-23416

Evaluating the Effects of a Child-Focused Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Intervention in Laos

Wright, D. B. (2020) · Scholars' Bank (University of Oregon)

Miten saada ihmiset noudattamaan epidemian leviämisen estämiseen liittyviä suosituksia? Käyttäytymistieteiden antiPreprint

Hankonen, N. E., Absetz, P., & Martela, F. (2020) · doi:10.31234/osf.io/3wd2h

Changes in determinants of physical activity during interventions for adults with chronic diseases: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trialsPreprint

Latrille, C., Hayot, M., Chevance, G., Caudroit, J., Haas, M., Bughin, F., & Boiché, J. C. S. (2021) · OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) · doi:10.31219/osf.io/bh2e4

Using Behaviour Change Theories to Understand Pediatric Emergency Discharge Communication InterventionsPreprint

Gallant, A. J., Bishop, A., Cassidy, C. E., Egar, J., & Curran, J. (2020) · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-21813/v1

Perspectives of health practitioners and the key population on predictors of relapse in physical activity and dietary behavior: a concept mapping studyPreprint

Roordink, E. M., Steenhuis, I. H., Kroeze, W., Chinapaw, M. J. M., & van Stralen, M. M. (2020) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-44783/v1

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Hagger, M. S., Cameron, L. D., Hamilton, K., Hankonen, N. E., & Lintunen, T. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.047

“It’s really hard, and if other people say anything else, they’re lying”: A systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis on barriers and enablers to sustaining self-management behaviours after attending a self-management support intervention for type 2 diabetesPreprint

Carvalho, M., Dunne, P., Kwaśnicka, D., Byrne, M., Panel, S. T. P. A., & McSharry, J. (2022) · doi:10.31234/osf.io/fnj8w

Treatment Planning for Children with Autism and Developmental Disability

McPherson, P., & Sarfraz, N. (2022) · Autism and child psychopathology series · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-06120-2_1

A qualitative evaluation of treatment fidelity alongside a pilot trial of a novel therapy for pediatric IBDPreprint

Olson, J. L., Castillo, G., Palumbo, A., Harrison, M. E., Singleton, R., Lalu, M. M., Fergusson, D. A., Stintzi, A. P., Mack, D. R., & Presseau, J. (2023) · medRxiv · doi:10.1101/2023.09.27.23296250

A qualitative evaluation of treatment fidelity alongside a pilot trial of a novel therapy for pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Olson, J. L., Castillo, G., Palumbo, A., Harrison, M. E., Singleton, R., Lalu, M. M., Fergusson, D. A., Stintzi, A. P., Mack, D. R., & Presseau, J. (2024) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0292709

Miten saada ihmiset noudattamaan epidemian leviämisen estämiseen liittyviä suosituksia?

Hankonen, N. E., Absetz, P., & Martela, F. (2025) · Psykologia · doi:10.62443/psykologia.v55i5.94663

Would a Planning Card Help New Mothers Achieve their Breastfeeding Goals? Evidence from Focus Groups of Mothers and Health ProfessionalsPreprint

Aitken-Arbuckle, A., Comerford, D. A., Boardman, S., Chen, A., & Swanson, V. (2025) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-6985799/v1

Additional file 3 of Which behaviour change techniques are effective to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in adults: a factorial randomized trial of an e- and m-health intervention

Schroé, H., Van Dyck, D., Paepe, A. L. D., Poppe, L., Loh, W. W., Verloigne, M., Loeys, T., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Crombez, G. (2020) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.13065505

Additional file 5 of Which behaviour change techniques are effective to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in adults: a factorial randomized trial of an e- and m-health intervention

Schroé, H., Van Dyck, D., Paepe, A. L. D., Poppe, L., Loh, W. W., Verloigne, M., Loeys, T., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Crombez, G. (2020) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.13065511

Additional file 1 of Move to health-a holistic approach to the management of chronic low back pain: an intervention and implementation protocol developed for a pragmatic clinical trial

Rhon, D. I., Fritz, J. M., Greenlee, T. A., Dry, K. E., Mayhew, R. J., Laugesen, M. C., Dragusin, E., & Teyhen, D. S. (2021) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.15253549

Additional file 1 of Enhancing physical activity and reducing symptoms of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial of the PrevOP-Psychological Adherence Program

Lorbeer, N., Knoll, N., Keller, J., Domke, A., Maio, S. D., Armbrecht, G., Börst, H., Martus, P., Ertel, W., & Schwarzer, R. (2023) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.23625549

Additional file 4 of Which behaviour change techniques are effective to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in adults: a factorial randomized trial of an e- and m-health intervention

Schroé, H., Van Dyck, D., Paepe, A. L. D., Poppe, L., Loh, W. W., Verloigne, M., Loeys, T., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Crombez, G. (2020) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.13065508

Additional file 2 of Which behaviour change techniques are effective to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in adults: a factorial randomized trial of an e- and m-health intervention

Schroé, H., Van Dyck, D., Paepe, A. L. D., Poppe, L., Loh, W. W., Verloigne, M., Loeys, T., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Crombez, G. (2020) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.13065502

Additional file 1 of Which behaviour change techniques are effective to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in adults: a factorial randomized trial of an e- and m-health intervention

Schroé, H., Van Dyck, D., Paepe, A. L. D., Poppe, L., Loh, W. W., Verloigne, M., Loeys, T., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Crombez, G. (2020) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.13065499

Evaluation of Physical Activity Programming for Pediatric Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Briley, A., Russell, G. H., Cutler, A. J., Furr, A., Fritz, J. C., Sztam, K. A., & Hoffman, N. J. F. (2026) · Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine · doi:10.1249/tjx.0000000000000341

Acceptability of tongue swabs for tuberculosis screening in migrant settings in northern Italy: A qualitative study

Codsi, R., Saluzzo, F., Wood, R. C., Olson, A. M., Russo, G., Ragazzoni, L., Kumar, R., Wanje, G., Kohn, M., Fumagalli, G., et al. (2026) · PLOS Global Public Health · doi:10.1371/journal.pgph.0004908

The Scope of Drinking Opportunity Creation Is Associated with Stronger Habits and Greater Water Intake in Patients with Kidney Stones

Kim, I., Streeper, N. M., Marks, J., & Conroy, D. E. (2026) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu18111763

An LLM-Based Mobile Digital Coach for Physical Activity Implementing a Behaviour Change Model: a Pilot Study

Giachetti, B., Medde, S., Angelini, L., Cudré-Mauroux, P., & Mugellini, E. (2026) · International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (MobileHCI) · doi:10.1145/3821581.3833119

Looking Back and Moving Forward: A Meta-Analytic Review and Two Original Studies Examining the Role of Action Planning and Coping Planning in Promoting Physical Activity Behaviour

Carraro, N. (2015) · uO Research (University of Ottawa) · doi:10.20381/ruor-2794

Changing consultation behaviour in healthcare professionals and physical activity behaviour in adults with type 2 diabetes in primary care

Avery, L. (2014)

Are coping planning interventions effective in promoting health behaviour change? A systematic review of RCTs

Kwaśnicka, D., Presseau, J., White, M. J., & Sniehotta, F. (2012) · Newcastle University ePrints (Newcastle Univesity) · doi:10.25405/ncl.34189608

Cochrane review and meta-analysis of trials of action and/or coping planning for health behaviour change

Presseau, J., Squires, J. E., Patey, A. M., Francis, J., Asad, S., Simard, S., Vachon, B., Bond, C., Fraser, C. M., & Grimshaw, J. (2017) · European Health Psychologist · Cited by 1

Does planning how to cope with anticipated barriers facilitate health-related behavior change? A systematic review

Kwaśnicka, D., Presseau, J., White, M. D., & Sniehotta, F. (2013) · Newcastle University ePrints (Newcastle Univesity) · doi:10.25405/ncl.34210008

Action planning and coping planning for long-term lifestyle change: theory and assessment

Sniehotta, F. F., Schwarzer, R., Scholz, U., & Schüz, B. (2005) · European Journal of Social Psychology · doi:10.1002/ejsp.258 · Cited by 1,031

How planning facilitates behaviour change: Additive and interactive effects of a randomized controlled trial

Wiedemann, A. U., Lippke, S., Reuter, T., Ziegelmann, J. P., & Schwarzer, R. (2009) · European Journal of Social Psychology · doi:10.1002/ejsp.724 · Cited by 70