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Table 1 Measures, Key Constructs, and Definitions of Constructs

From: Implementing traumatic brain injury screening in behavioral healthcare: protocol for a prospective mixed methods study

Construct

Definition

Aim

Measure

Timepoint

Theory

Variable

Attitudes

“The degree to which a person has a favorable or unfavorable evaluation or appraisal of the behavior in question.” [35]

1

TPBQ-TBI

1

TPB

Predictor

Perceived Behavioral Control

“Perception of the ease or difficulty of performing the behavior of interest.” [35]

1

TPBQ-TBI

1

TPB

Predictor

Subjective Norms

“The perceived social pressure to perform or not to perform the behavior.” [35]

1

TPBQ-TBI

1

TPB

Predictor

Adoption

Intention, initial decision, or action to try or employ an innovation or evidenced-based practice” [3] and is sometimes referred to as “uptake” of an EBP.

1,2

TPBQ-TBI, Proportion of TBI screens conducted

1,2

TPB, DOI

Intention: Mediator

(Aim 1)

Predictor

(Aim 2)

Behavior: Primary Outcome

Acceptability

“The perception among implementation stakeholders that a given treatment, service, practice, or innovation is agreeable, palatable, or satisfactory.” [3]

2

AIM

2

DOI

Moderator

Feasibility

“The extent to which a new treatment, or an innovation, can be successfully used or carried out within a given agency or setting.” [3]

2

FIM

2

DOI

Moderator

Appropriateness

“The perceived fit, relevance, or compatibility of the innovation or evidence based practice for a given practice setting, provider, or consumer; and/or perceived fit of the innovation to address a particular issue or problem.” [3]

2

IAM

2

DOI

Moderator