Table 1 Behaviours of interest specified using the Action, Actor, Context, Target, Time (AACTT) framework. Behaviour 1 (persons with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and knee osteoarthritis (OA)): to seek and engage in knee OA care. Behaviour 2 (health professionals who treat T2DM): to identify and treat knee OA. Behaviour 3 (Arthritis Society Canada arthritis therapists): to consider T2DM when formulating an OA treatment plan, including a focus on prescribing and monitoring physical activity
| Â | Behaviour 1 | Behaviour 2 | Behaviour 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Action | Present to health professional for OA evaluation and care and engage with OA management | Assess for joint symptoms and treat/refer for treatment if present | Emphasize physical activity for the treatment of OA in the context of T2DM |
Actor | People with T2DM | Diabetes health professionals (primary care providers, endocrinologists providing diabetes care, diabetes educators) | Arthritis therapists |
Context | Daily life | Primary care or diabetes clinic | Arthritis care visit |
Target | People with T2DM and OA | People with T2DM and OA | People with T2DM and OA |
Time | When symptoms present | When patients attend | When patients attend |