Behaviour change techniques in exercise-based concussion rehabilitation: A scoping review
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: Scoping review protocol Exercise-based rehabilitation is increasingly recommended for concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), yet the behaviour change techniques (BCTs) used to support exercise participation, adherence, and progression within these interventions have not been systematically mapped. This scoping review aims to identify and map the BCTs used in exercise-based rehabilitation interventions for adolescents and adults with concussion or mTBI. Eligible studies will include primary research evaluating exercise-based rehabilitation interventions for adolescents and adults with concussion or mTBI across any rehabilitation setting. Studies investigating aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, and/or physical activity will be included. A comprehensive database search will be conducted, and citations will be screened against predefined eligibility criteria. Relevant data will be extracted using a standardised data-charting form. BCTs will be identified and coded using the Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy version 1 (BCTTv1). Findings will be synthesised using descriptive numerical analysis, an evidence map, and narrative synthesis.
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7204604669