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. 2020 Sep 2;30(11):3035–3047. doi: 10.1007/s11136-020-02600-8

Table 2.

Determinants to implementation of ePROMs in primary care using the TDF*

Domain Barrier Enabler
Knowledge Awareness of the objectives of using ePROMs in clinic
Skills New skills are required to successfully use PROMs in the management of patients with LBP Having the skills needed to interpret the results of ePROMs
Social/Professional role and identity Lack of clarification of clinicians’ professional role in relation to using ePROMs Believing that using ePROMs is one of the clinicians’ role in clinic for individual patient management of LBP
Optimism

Expecting improved patient outcomes as a result of using ePROMs in the management of patients with LBP

Optimism regarding the benefits of using ePROMs in the management of patients with LBP

Beliefs about consequences Using ePROMs in clinical practice is not necessary to improve patient outcomes Clinicians believe in the benefits of using ePROMs in the management of patients with LBP
Reinforcement Having better patient health outcomes makes clinicians continue using ePROMs in the management of patients with LBP
Intentions Clinicians’ commitment and intention to use ePROMs in the treatment of patients with LBP in the next three months
Goals The plan of how to use ePROMs in clinical practice is not clear The use of ePROMs in the treatment of patients with LBP is not more important and prioritized compared to only using clinical outcomes
Decision processes The use ePROM scores is difficult in making treatment decisions
Environmental Context and Resources Lack of time to use ePROM scores in the clinical setting

*TDF Theoretical Domains Framework, LBP Low Back Pain