Concept

Definition

Application

Susceptibility

Clinician’s views of a participant’s chances of having a stroke

Define population at risk

and their risk levels. Personalize risk of stroke based on medical conditions, weight, habits, and lifestyle.

Perceived severity of stroke risk

Clinician’s opinion of how serious the risk of stroke is

Specify the consequences, risks, and the possibility of stroke

Benefits of action plan predicted

Clinician’s opinion of the efficacy of the advised action to reduce seriousness of stroke

Define actions to be taken by the participant: how, when, where. Clarify the positive effect taking these actions are expected to have.

Barriers to action plan

Clinician’s opinion of tangible and psychological costs of the advised action plan

Identify and reduce these barriers through reassurance incentives and assistance

Cues to action

Strategies to activate readiness to follow the action plan

Provide information, promote awareness, and provide reminders

Self-efficacy

Clinician’s confidence in the ability of the participant to follow the action plan

Provide training and guidance in doing what is prescribed in action plan