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Table 2 Concepts within the Theoretical Framework for Acceptability [27] and their definitions

From: WeWalk: walking with a buddy after stroke—a pilot study evaluating feasibility and acceptability of a person-centred dyadic behaviour change intervention

Concept

Definition

Affective Attitude

How an individual feels about WeWalk before, during or after taking part

Burden

The perceived amount of effort that is required to participate in WeWalk

Ethicality

The extent to which WeWalk has good fit with an individual’s value system

Intervention Coherence

The extent to which the participant understands WeWalk and how it works

Opportunity costs

The extent to which the benefits, profits or values must be given up to engage in WeWalk

Perceived effectiveness

The extent to which WeWalk is perceived as likely to or has achieved its intended purpose

Self-efficacy

The participant’s confidence that they can perform the behaviours required to participate in WeWalk