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. 2018 Dec 10;19:192. doi: 10.1186/s12875-018-0879-2

Table 2.

Relevant Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) Themes and Sub-themes Identified as Enablers or Barriers

Domain/ Theme Sub-theme Relevance Enabler/ Barrier
Environmental context and resources Using EMR tools Frequent Enabler
Referring to guidelines Frequent Enabler
Depending on support staff Frequent Enabler
Knowledge Being aware of guidelines Conflicting Enabler
Having a positive attitude toward guidelines Conflicting Enabler & Barrier
Knowing what to do Frequent Enabler
Memory, attention and decision processes Making a deliberate decision Frequent Enabler
Forgetting Important Barrier
Beliefs about consequences Being aware of clinical consequences Frequent Enabler
Perceived low risk in delaying confirmatory test Important Barrier
Weighing the costs and benefits Frequent Enabler
Goals Prioritizing care goals Conflicting Enabler & Barrier
Recognizing the importance Frequent Enabler
Social or professional role Claiming responsibility Frequent Enabler
Identifying practice type or role influences Frequent Enabler & Barrier
Behavioural regulation Taking ownership of action Frequent Enabler
Skills Demonstrating communication skills Important Enabler
Optimism Having a positive attitude Frequent Enabler
N/Aa Completing laboratory tests/ patient factors Frequent Barrier

aThis was not one of the TDF domains but was considered a relevant theme