Table 1 Theory-driven mechanisms hypothesized to explain the effect of the implementation strategies
Implementation strategy | Theory-driven hypothesized mechanism(s) of change |
|---|---|
Arm one Staff training and current best practices (CBP) | Increases perceived behavioral control |
Arm two CBP + audit and performance feedback (CBP + PF) | Increases perceived behavioral control AND modifies providers’ subjective norms and attitudes |
Arm three CBP + PF + pay for performance (CBP + PF + P4P) | Increases perceived behavioral control, provider attitudes AND increases organizational change priority |