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. 2021 Jun 15;6(3):CNC92. doi: 10.2217/cnc-2020-0022

Table 1. . Theoretical Domains Framework-based interview questions.

Theoretical domains Example questions
Knowledge How common do you think mental health problems are after a concussion? How much do they influence recovery from concussion?
  How strong is the scientific evidence for mental health treatments in patients with concussions? How helpful is the evidence for guiding you to take one action versus another?
Skill Which skills are most important for a family physician to have in managing post-concussion mental health problems?
Social/professional role What role should the family physician play in managing mental health problems after concussion?
Beliefs about capabilities How confident do you feel in your ability to identify when your patient has significant depression or anxiety after concussion?
  How confident do you feel in your ability to initiate treatment for depression or anxiety after concussion?
Beliefs about consequences What difference does it make to a patient's long-term outcome from concussion when a family physician takes action to address mental health problems?
Memory, attention and decision process To what extent do you remember to screen for mental health issues after concussion?
Environmental context and resources To what extent do you use any clinical practice guidelines or expert consensus statements to help you manage a patient with concussion? Which one(s)? How do you use them? How are they helpful (or not)?
  How available is counseling or psychological treatment for your patients with concussion?
  What other resources do you use to help you manage a patient with concussion who is presenting with mental health problems?
Social influences To what extent do patients with concussion expect you to ask about their mental health or want to talk about their mental health problems?
Emotion To what extent are there certain patients with concussion that make you more concerned or worried?
Behavioral regulation What might help you to consistently screen patients for mental health problems after concussion?
Goals What do you hope to achieve by screening for mental health problems after concussion?
Reinforcement What kind of experiences have you had in the past that influence your management of post-concussion mental health problems today?
Intention To what extent do you intend to be more attentive to potential mental health problems after concussion?
Optimism To what extent do you expect that screening and initiating treatment for mental health problems after concussion will lead to better patient outcomes?