Table 2 Theoretical Domains Framework Survey

I believe in encouraging patients to self-manage their conditions wherever possible (reverse scored)

108

6.52

0.91

6.32

0.72

Goals

I feel joint exercises are an important part of the management of joint pain and should be encouraged wherever possible (reverse scored)

108

6.13

0.80

They should only be issued if the patient asks for them

108

6.15

0.78

6.15

0.78

Intentions

A period undertaking exercises allows self-limiting conditions resolve without needing onward referral (reverse scored)

107

6.10

0.81

5.95

0.73

Beliefs about consequences

I believe patients may be harmed by the exercises

104

5.81

1.02

I feel this is something GPs should be doing (reverse scored)

108

6.25

0.87

5.67

0.87

Social/professional role and identity

This is something I know other GPs do (reverse scored)

107

5.82

1.12

This is something I have been advised to do (reverse scored)

108

4.94

1.63

I feel measures like this are an inferior treatment designed to prevent us referring to physiotherapy

108

5.38

1.37

5.38

1.37

Behavioral regulation

I have done this in the past and had negative experiences

107

5.66

1.18

5.34

1.17

Emotions

I am uncertain how patients will react

107

5.00

1.49

I feel I can make a persuasive case for exercises (reverse scored)

108

5.83

0.92

5.26

0.98

Skills

I feel confident to demonstrate the exercises (reverse scored)

107

4.68

1.57

Patients really value this kind of advice (reverse scored)

106

5.48

0.96

5.27

0.99

Reinforcement

I feel I am creating more work for myself

108

5.04

1.66

I feel I should but I don’t remember to do it

107

5.03

1.67

5.03

1.67

Memory Attention and Decision Processes

GPs are not qualified to issue exercises

108

5.56

1.34

4.94

1.15

Belief about capabilities

I do not feel able to provide the follow up the patient requires

108

4.32

1.54

I feel patients will see this as a way to avoid referring them to physiotherapy

108

4.72

1.48

4.44

1.06

Social Influences

This is something patients ask for (reverse scored)

107

4.13

1.45

I am not familiar with the practice

106

5.56

1.95

4.43

1.25

Knowledge

I am unsure of the evidence base for self-directed-exercises

106

4.06

1.82

I don’t know how to construct an exercise programme (e.g. how many times a day for how long)

108

3.65

1.73

I find it difficult using external resources (e.g. resources from outside the clinical notes / practice intranet) in consultations

108

5.21

1.59

4.38

1.11

Environmental context and resources

The resources (e.g. advice sheets) are easily available (reverse scored)

108

4.87

1.70

I don’t have the time in my consultations

107

4.40

1.82

I believe it is important to demonstrate the exercises

107

3.04

1.57

I don’t believe patents will be compliant with the exercises

106

4.34

1.32

4.34

1.32

Optimism