Table 1 Definitions of the domains of Theoretical Domains framework (TDF) as adapted for the TAP
From: A theory-based exploration of antibiotic use in primary healthcare in Gezira state, Sudan
Domain | Definition |
|---|---|
Knowledge | Knowledge of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance |
Skills | Communication and negotiation skills to answer patient demand |
Memory, attention, and decision process | Cognitive abilities to make decisions to take or prescribe antibiotics |
Behaviour regulation | Having made plans to change behaviour |
Social influences | Social networks, social norms |
Environmental context and resources | External factors |
Social/professional role and identity | Reputation, professional relations, respect towards prescribers |
Intentions, goals, optimism | Intentions, goals to change, believing that the change is something positive |
Beliefs about capabilities | Doctors: Belief that one can stop the prescription of unnecessary antibiotics Patients: Belief that one can stop requesting antibiotics from doctors |
Belief about consequences | Belief on outcomes if prescribers do not reduce prescription of broad-spectrum antibiotics / if patients do not stop demanding antibiotics |
Reinforcement | Positive or negative feedback, follow-up for prescription of consumption of antibiotics |
Emotions | Feelings that impact change positively or negatively |