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# **Annex 1**

**Table 1. Summary of Behavioral Economics Concepts**

|Concept|Definition|Example|
|---|---|---|
|Present bias|Tendency to value instant<br>gratification more than future<br>benefits|Patient decides to consume an unhealthy<br>but delicious meal now despite knowing<br>that it contributes to poor health<br>outcomes in the future|
|Time<br>inconsistency|Tendency to be impatient when<br>choosing between receiving benefits<br>today and receiving them in the<br>future, but patient when choosing<br>between benefits at two different<br>moments in the future||
|Intention-action<br>gap||Patient understands the importance of<br>symptom monitoringbut does not do it|

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