Table 1 Illustrative examples of theories, variables, measures and items
Theory | Predictor variable(s) | Measures | Illustrative items |
|---|---|---|---|
Theory of Planned Behaviour | Attitude towards disclosure; subjective norms perceived behavioural control; intention | Items developed from qualitative work [18] using standard question formats | Attitudes – outcome beliefs: Being given a diagnosis of dementia will be beneficial to the patient. |
Social-Cognitive Theory | Self-efficacy about disclosure; goals relevant to disclosure | Items developed from qualitative work [18] using standard question formats | Self-efficacy: I am confident in my ability to disclose a diagnosis of dementia sensitively. |
Implementation Intentions | Action plans for disclosure | Open questions with simple coding for presence of action plans | Have you thought about increasing disclosure of dementia diagnosis? How will you go about this? |