Efficacy of behavioural interventions for transport behaviour change: systematic review, meta-analysis and intervention coding
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical ActivityPublished 27 November 2014Open access
Bronia Arnott, Lucia Rehackova, Linda Errington, Falko F. Sniehotta, Jennifer Roberts, Vera Araújo‐Soares
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The evidence for efficacy of behavioural interventions to decrease distance and duration of car journeys is limited and inconclusive, and the evidence is highly heterogeneous and is at considerable risk of bias.
Abstract
There is no evidence for the efficacy of existing behavioural interventions to reduce car trips included in this review. The evidence for efficacy of behavioural interventions to decrease distance and duration of car journeys is limited and inconclusive. Overall the evidence is highly heterogeneous and is at considerable risk of bias. Future research should investigate alternative behavioural interventions in high quality, controlled studies informed by existing evidence, theory, and viewers of potential users. Future intervention studies should increase scientific rigour, include objective outcome measures, and incorporate thorough evaluations as standard.
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