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Table 1 Theoretical constructs investigated

From: A multiple-behaviour investigation of goal prioritisation in physicians receiving audit and feedback to address high-risk prescribing in nursing homes

Construct

Question

Intention

Regarding prescribing antipsychoticsa for my residents in my long-term care facility over the next month… I intend to appropriately adjust my prescribing for antipsychoticsa

Self-efficacy

Regarding prescribing antipsychoticsa for my residents in my long-term care facility over the next month… given the features of my LTC facility, I am confident that I can appropriately adjust my prescribing for antipsychoticsa

Outcome expectation

Regarding prescribing antipsychoticsa for my residents in my long-term care facility over the next month… I will avoid unnecessary risks to my residents’ health if I appropriately adjust my prescribing for antipsychoticsa

Descriptive norm

Regarding prescribing antipsychoticsa for my residents in my long-term care facility over the next month… my colleagues in other LTC homes in Ontario are appropriately adjusting their prescribing for antipsychoticsa

Goal priority

Regarding prescribing antipsychoticsa for my residents in my long-term care facility over the next month… it is a priority for me to appropriately adjust my prescribing for antipsychoticsa

  1. LTC long-term care
  2. aOr benzodiazepines, or antidepressants (SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) including trazodone and TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants)), or statins