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Published in final edited form as: Qual Manag Health Care. 2020 Jan-Mar;29(1):1–6. doi: 10.1097/QMH.0000000000000234

Table 1.

Examples of the DARN-CAT

Desire	I am interested in learning how to use this new practice.
Ability	I know I can incorporate this new practice in my work.
Reason	If I use this new practice it will help improve outcomes for the people we serve.
Need	I really need to make this change to better help the people we serve.
Commitment	I will take the extra time needed to learn this new practice.
Activation	I am ready to make the changes needed to implement this new practice.
Taking Steps	I tried using two of the skills of the new practice.