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Table 5 Mapping of sub-themes against the COM-B System [37]

From: Ordering of computed tomography scans for head and cervical spine: a qualitative study exploring influences on doctors’ decision-making

COM-B

Sub-theme

Behaviour System

Sources of behaviour

Intervention functions

Policy categories

Capability

Psychological

Modelling

Environmental restructuring

Restrictions

Education

Persuasion

Incentivisation

Coercion

Training

Enablement

Fiscal measures

Guidelines

Environmental/

Social planning

Communication/

Marketing

Legislation

Service provision

Regulation

Improved awareness of cost considerations

Consult with senior doctors

Consult with radiology staff

Clinical decision support tools

Personal experience

Professional judgement

Professional responsibility

Clinician gestalt

Model consultants and more experienced doctors

Ongoing training

National health system

Resource considerations

Bed flow considerations

Patient safety

Patient management

Medico-legal issues

Holistic patient-centred care

Physical

Opportunity

Social

Physical

Motivation

Reflective

Automatic