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Table 1 Theories and theoretical constructs

From: PRIME – PRocess modelling in ImpleMEntation research: selecting a theoretical basis for interventions to change clinical practice

Category of theory

Theory

Theoretical constructs

Motivational

Theory of planned behaviour

Behavioural intention

  

Perceived behavioural control

  

Attitude towards the behaviour

  

Subjective norm

 

Social cognitive theory

Self-efficacy

Action

Operant conditioning

Anticipated consequences of the behaviour

  

Frequency of performing the behaviour in the past

 

Implementation intentions

Extent of prior planning

 

Leventhal's self-regulation theory

Perceived identity of the condition

  

Perceived cause of the condition

  

Perceived controllability of the condition

  

Perceived duration of condition

  

Perceived consequences of condition

  

Emotional response to the condition

Stage of change

 

Current stage of change