Table 2 Determinants to SARS-COV-2 POC test implementation: COM-B constructs and TDF domains identified and the corresponding key themes, frequency, and belief statements

Psychological capability

Knowledge

1. Limited knowledge of the SARS-CoV-2 POC testing landscape

I am/am not familiar with POC tests and how they work.

20

2. Scepticism about the insufficient evidence

I am/am not confident about the current evidence base.

15

Psychological capability

Behavioural regulation

3. PCPs would adopt POC tests if prescribed by authorities

I would/would not implement testing if asked to do so by local/regional/national authorities.

12

Physical capability

Skills

4. Professional education and training

I do/do not need training support to learn how to operate the tests safely and consistently.

18

Physical opportunity

Environmental context and resources

5. Limited workload capacity

I do/do not have time and resources to perform extra tasks.

18

Social opportunity

Social influences

6. Information sharing across practices

I am influenced/not influenced by the opinions of my colleagues and information shared on social media platforms.

12

Automatic motivation

Reinforcement

7. Financial incentives

I would/would not perform testing if I am paid to do it

19

Reflective motivation

Professional role and identity

8. Society will view primary care as an alternative to community testing centres

I am/am not worried that healthy members of the public will view us a testing facility.

18

Reflective motivation

Beliefs about consequences

9. Perception of assurance/risk

I will/will not feel safer about face-to-face interactions with patients.

21