Developing theory-informed behaviour change interventions to implement evidence into practice: a systematic approach using the Theoretical Domains Framework
Implementation SciencePublished 24 April 2012Open access
Simon French, Sally Green, Denise O’Connor, Joanne E. McKenzie, Jill Francis, Susan Michie
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A four-step systematic method for developing an intervention designed to change clinical practice based on a theoretical framework is illustrated that provides a systematic framework that could be used by others developing complex implementation interventions.
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We have illustrated a four-step systematic method for developing an intervention designed to change clinical practice based on a theoretical framework. The method of development provides a systematic framework that could be used by others developing complex implementation interventions. While this framework should be iteratively adjusted and refined to suit other contexts and settings, we believe that the four-step process should be maintained as the primary framework to guide researchers through a comprehensive intervention development process.
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