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Table 2 Theoretical Domains Framework adapted from Michie et al . [18]

From: Development of a behaviour change intervention: a case study on the practical application of theory

TDF Domain

Example of use of domain when assessing target group concerning a behaviour change ‘X’

Knowledge

Are they aware of X?

Skills

Do they know how to do X?

Social/professional role and identity

Is X compatible with professional identity?

Beliefs about capabilities

How confident are they that they can do X?

Beliefs about consequences

What do they think will happen if they do X?

Motivation and goals

How much do they want to do X?

Memory, attention and decision processes

Will they remember to do X?

Environmental context and resources

Are there physical or resource factors which will facilitate or hinder X?

Social influences

Will they observe others doing X?

Emotion

Does X evoke an emotional response?

Behavioural regulation

What preparatory steps are needed to do X?

Nature of the behaviour

How understandable is X?