Protocol for developing a mental imagery intervention: A randomised controlled trial testing a novel implementation imagery e-health intervention to change driver behaviour during floods

K Hamilton; Jacob Keech; A E Peden; M S Hagger

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025565

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Protocol for developing a mental imagery intervention: A randomised controlled trial testing a novel implementation imagery e-health intervention to change driver behaviour during floods

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Protocol for developing a mental imagery intervention: A randomised controlled trial testing a novel implementation imagery e-health intervention to change driver behaviour during floods

K Hamilton, Jacob Keech, A E Peden and M S Hagger

BMJ Open, Vol.9(2), e025565

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025565

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Abstract

driving

drowning

flooded waterways

mental imagery

social-cognitive theories

water safety

Introduction Drowning due to driving into floodwater accounts for a significant proportion of all deaths by drowning. Despite awareness campaigns such as 'If it's flooded, forget it', people continue to drive into floodwater. This causes loss of life, risk to rescuers and damage to vehicles. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate an online e-health intervention to promote safe driving behaviour during flood events. Methods and analysis The study will use a 2×3 randomised controlled trial in which participants are randomised into one of two conditions: (1) education about the risks of driving into floodwater or (2) education about the risks of driving into floodwater plus a theory-based behaviour change intervention using planning and imagery exercises. The effect of the intervention on the primary outcome, intention to drive through floodwater and the secondary outcomes will be assessed using a series of mixed-model analysis of covariances. Ethics and dissemination The study has been approved by the Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee. Participants will review a study information sheet and provide informed consent prior to commencing participation. Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications, industry reports, media releases and at academic conferences. Deidentified data will be made publicly available following publication of the results.

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Title: Protocol for developing a mental imagery intervention: A randomised controlled trial testing a novel implementation imagery e-health intervention to change driver behaviour during floods
Authors: K Hamilton (Author) - Griffith University
Jacob Keech (Author) - Griffith University
A E Peden (Author) - James Cook University
M S Hagger (Author) - Curtin University
Publication details: BMJ Open, Vol.9(2), e025565
Publisher: B M J Group
Date published: 2019
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025565
ISSN: 2044-6055
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450814002621
Output Type: Journal article

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