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Table 1 Number, type, and use of theories in included studies

From: Use of theory to plan or evaluate guideline implementation among physicians: a scoping review

Theory (or models/frameworks)

Employed in included studies, n (% of 42)

How used n (%)

identify barriers (% of 32 studies)

Select and/or tailor intervention (% of 2 studies)

Evaluate intervention impact (% of 8 studies)

Theory of Planned Behavior

16 (38.1)

14 (43.8)

–

2 (25.0)

Theoretical Domains Framework

10 (23.8)

8 (25.0)

1 (50.0)

1 (12.5)

Diffusion of Innovation Theory

3 (7.1)

2 (6.3)

 

1 (12.5)

Cabana Framework of Barriers to Physician Guideline Adherence

3 (7.1)

3 (9.4)

–

–

Social Cognitive Theory

2 (4.8)

–

–

2 (25.0)

Normalization Process Theory

2 (4.8)

1 (3.1)

–

1 (12.5)

Attitude Social Norm Self Efficacy Model

2 (4.8)

1 (3.1)

1 (50.0)

–

Adult Learning Theory

1 (2.4)

–

1 (50.0)

–

Social Marketing Theory

1 (2.4)

–

–

1 (12.5)

Social Learning Theory

1 (2.4)

–

–

1 (12.5)

Self-Perception Theory

1 (2.4)

–

–

1 (12.5)

Fuzzy-Trace Theory

1 (2.4)

1 (3.1)

–

–

Dual Process Model of Behavior

1 (2.4)

1 (3.1)

–

–

Knowledge Attitude Behavior Framework

1 (2.4)

1 (3.1)

–

–

Elaboration Likelihood Model

1 (2.4)

–

–

1 (12.5)

Social Influence Model of Behavior Change

1 (2.4)

–

–

1 (12.5)