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Table 7 Thirty pre-existing behaviour change theories that contribute to Clinical Performance Feedback Intervention Theory

From: Clinical Performance Feedback Intervention Theory (CP-FIT): a new theory for designing, implementing, and evaluating feedback in health care based on a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research

Theory

Contributes to the following constructs … *

Context and implementation theories

 Diffusion of innovations [108]

Variables: Observability

Mechanisms: Compatibility, Complexity, Relative advantage

 Diffusion of innovations in health service delivery and organisation [65]

Variables: Champion, Extra-organisational networks, Intra-organisational networks, Leadership support, Resource, Workflow fit, Relevance, Function, Adaptability, Observability, External change agent, Peer discussion

Mechanisms: Compatibility, Complexity, Relative advantage, Resource match

 Consolidated framework for implementation research [99]

Variables: Champion Competing priorities, Extra-organisational networks, Intra-organisational networks Leadership support, Resource, Cost, Workflow fit, Relevance, Function, Adaptability, Observability, External change agent, Peer discussion

Mechanisms: Complexity, Relative advantage, Resource match, Compatibility

 Multilevel approach to change [96]

Feedback cycle processes: Behaviour

Variables: Patient-level vs organisation-level

Feedback theories

 Individual Feedback Theory [48]

Feedback cycle processes: Feedback, Perception, Acceptance, Intention, Behaviour, Clinical performance improvement

Variables: Controllability, Accuracy, Patient lists, Performance level, Specificity, Timeliness, Function

Mechanisms: Credibility

 Feedback Intervention Theory [16]

Feedback cycle processes: Goal setting, Feedback, Acceptance, Behaviour

Variables: Benchmarking, Performance level, Specificity, Trend, Active delivery, Problem solving, Action planning

 Control theory [14]

Feedback cycle processes: Feedback, Perception, Acceptance, Behaviour, Clinical performance improvement

Variables: Performance level

General behaviour change theories

 COM-B System [61]

Variables: Feedback attitude, Knowledge and skills in clinical topic, Knowledge and skills in quality improvement, Importance, Performance level, Function, Ownership

 Motivation-Opportunities-Abilities Model [93]

Variables: Feedback attitude, Knowledge and skills in clinical topic, Knowledge and skills in quality improvement, Importance, Performance level, Function, Ownership

 Theory of Planned Behaviour [150]

Feedback cycle processes: Intention, Behaviour

Variables: Feedback attitude, Importance, Controllability

Goal setting and action planning theories

 Goal setting theory [15]

Feedback cycle processes: Goal setting, Feedback, Behaviour

Variables: Importance, Controllability, Performance level

Guideline adherence theories

 Cabana guideline model [103]

Variables: Choice alignment, Clinical appropriateness

 Guidelines interdependence model [104]

Variables: Choice alignment, Clinical appropriateness

Motivation theories

 Self-determination theory [60]

Variables: Intra-organisational networks, Teamwork, Importance, Delivery to a group, Function, Ownership, Peer discussion

Psychological theories

 Cognitive dissonance [56]

Variables: Performance level, Exclusions

 Cognitive Load Theory [83]

Variables: Prioritisation, Usability

 Self-Affirmation Theory [57]

Variables: Performance level

 Persuasion theory [78]

Variables: Champion, Intra-organisational networks, Leadership support, Teamwork, Benchmarking, Delivery to a group, Source knowledge and skill, Peer discussion

Mechanisms: Social influence

 Cognitive fit theory [76]

Variables: Trend

 Locus of Control [63]

Variables: Controllability

 Self-Efficacy Theory [109]

Variables: Controllability, Observability

 Obedience to authority [151]

Variables: Leadership support, Source knowledge and skill

Sociological theories

 Social comparison theory [77]

Variables: Benchmarking

Mechanisms: Social influence

 Reference group theory [79]

Variables: Intra-organisational networks, Teamwork, Benchmarking, Delivery to a group, Peer discussion

Mechanisms: Social influence

 Normative Social Influence [100]

Variables: Champion, Intra-organisational networks, Teamwork, Delivery to a group, Peer discussion

Mechanisms: Social influence

 Social Learning Theory [106]

Variables: Extra-organisational networks, Training and support, External change agent, Peer discussion

Mechanisms: Social influence

 Social Norms Theory [152]

Variables: Benchmarking

Mechanisms: Social influence

Technology theories

 Value chain of information [49]

Feedback cycle processes: Interaction

 Fit between Individuals, Task, and Technology framework [80]

Variables: Workflow fit, Usability, Cost, Training and support

Mechanisms: Compatibility, Complexity

 Task-Technology-Fit Model [119]

Variables: Workflow fit, Training and support

Mechanisms: Compatibility, Complexity

 Technology Acceptance Model [66]

Variables: Feedback attitude, Relevance, Usability

Mechanisms: Relative advantage

 Model of Information Systems Success [81]

Variables: Usability

Mechanisms: Relative advantage

  1. *See Additional file 5 for more information