Additional File 1
Additional File 1 - The use of theories in studies of audit and feedback: Description and stage
of theory use
N=20
Red: Theory used for intervention conception or design. [an alternative is to italicize]
Reference
No Paper
Theory
Theory
Location in Category of Theory Use
(first
type
paper
author,
year)
Psychology Bandura, A. Principles Introduction Justification of the work
of Behaviour
Guiding conception of
Modification. New
the intervention
York: Holt Rinehart &
Referred to as
Development of the
Winston, 1969.
“Theoretical
intervention
Framework of
Predictions
Behavioral
1 Grady,
Social
1997 [17] Cognitive
Theory
Psychology”
Introduction Justification of the work
2 Sommers, Organization Organization Levitt HJ. Applied
organizational
change
in
Development
Discussion Guiding conception of
1984[25]
industry: structural,
Theory
the intervention
technological and
Development of the
humanistic approaches.
intervention
In: March JH, ed.
Handbook of
Predictions
organizations. Chicago:
Post hoc discussion
Rand, 1965;1152.
3 Bonevsky Diffusion of Diffusion
1999[32] Innovations
4 Bahranai, Social
2004[20] Cognitive
Models
Rogers, E. Diffusion of Methods
innovations. New York: Discussion
Free Press, 1983
Psychology Bonetti D, et al., Can
Methods
psychological models Discussion
bridge the gap between
clinical guidelines and
clinicians' behaviour: a
randomised controlled
trial of an intervention
to influence intention to
implement evidencebased practice. Br Dent
J 2003; 195: 403-407.
Put as social cognitive
models: undefined.
Guiding conception of
the intervention
Development of the
intervention
Post hoc discussion
Predictions
Post hoc discussion
No Paper
(first
author,
year)
Theory
5 Foy, 2004 Theory of
[18]
Planned
Behaviour
Theory
type
Reference
Location in Category of Theory Use
paper
Psychology Reference for theory not Methods
cited (used TPB).
Guiding conception of
Discussion the intervention
Development of the
intervention
Post hoc discussion
6 Hayes,
1. Technology 1.Diffusion
2. Org
2002[28] Diffusion
1. Penland, T. A model Discussion
to create 'organizational
3.Psychology
readiness' for the
Theory
successful
implementation of total
2.
quality management in
Organizational
hospitals. Int J Qual
Readiness
Health Care. 1997;9:69model
72.
3. Readiness
2. Rogers, E. Diffusion
for Change
of Innovations. 4th Ed,
Model
New York:The Free
Press; 1995.
Post hoc discussion
3. Prochaska JO,
DiClemente CC.
Transtheoretical
therapy: Toward a more
integrative model of
change. Psychother
Theory Res Pract.
1982;20:161-173.
7 Tierney, Theory of
1986[29] Reasoned
Action
Psychology 1. Fishbein, A Ajzen, I. Discussion Post hoc discussion
Belief, attitude,
intention, and
behaviour: An
introduction to theory
and research. Reading,
MA: Addison-Wesley,
1968.
No Paper
(first
author,
year)
Theory
Theory
type
8 Mold,
Diffusion of Diffusion
2008[22] Innovations
Reference
Location in Category of Theory Use
paper
Rogers, E. The Change Introduction
agent. In: Rogers, E.
(ed). Diffusion of
Innovations, 4th ed.
New York (NY): Simon
and Schuster, The Free
Press; 1995:335-70.
Justification of the work
Guiding conception of
the intervention
Development of the
intervention
Predictions
Note: Rogers was used to
support the use of practice
facilitation in the intervention
but not the A&F component of
the intervention.
Knowles, M.
Methods
Andragogy in Action:
Applying modern
principles of adult
learning: San Francisco,
Jossey-Bass, 1984.
Guiding conception of
the intervention
Development of the
intervention
1a. Fishbein,M. A
Methods
10 Goff,
1a/b. Theory 1a/b.
theory
of
reasoned
2003[34] of Reasoned Psychology
action: some
Action
applications and
Social
2. Diffusion implications. Nebr
Cognitive
Symp Motiv
1979;27:65-116.
Theory
2. Diffusion
1b. Bandura, A. Social
Theory
foundation of thought
Guiding conception of
the intervention
Development of the
intervention
9 Phillips, Adult
2005[33] Learning
Theory
Learning
and action: a socialcognitive theory.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Prentice-Hall: 1986.
2. Rogers, EM.
Diffusion of
innovations. New York:
Free Press: 1983.
No Paper
(first
author,
year)
Theory
Theory
type
11 Sinclair, Lawler's
Org
1982[23] organization
al theory
12 Cheater, Trans2006[26] theoretical
Model
13 de
Almeida
Neto,
2000[31]
Reference
Location in Category of Theory Use
paper
Lawler, EE. Control
Introduction
systems in
Discussion
organizations: In
Dunette MD (ed):
Handbook of Industrial
and Organizational
Psychology. Chicago:
rand McNally, 1976. pp
1247-1291.
Psychology Prochaska JO,
Discussion Post hoc discussion
DiClemente CC,
Norcross JC. In search
of how people change:
applications to addictive
behaviours. Am
Psychologist. 1992;47:
1102–1114.
1. Bandura, A. Social Introduction
1. Social
1. 2.
Cognitive Psychology Foundations of Thought
and Action: A social
Theory
cognitive theory.
2. Stages of
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Change
Prentice-Hall; 1986.
2. Prochaska JO,
Model
14 Siriwardena Adult
2002 [24] learning
theory
Justification of the work
Guiding conception of
the intervention
Predictions
Post hoc discussion
Learning
Guiding conception of
the intervention
Development of the
intervention
Evaluation
Predictions
DiClemente CC.
Towards a
comprehensive model
of change. In Miller
WR, Heather N, eds.
Treating addictive
behaviours. New York:
Plenum, 1986:3-27.
Note: Bandura was used for
the health provider component
of the intervention and
Prochaska & DiClemente was
used for the patient component
of the intervention.
Knowles, MS. Adult Introduction
learner: a neglected
species. Houston, TX:
Gulf Publishing, 1990.
Justification of the work
No Paper
(first
author,
year)
Theory
Theory
type
Reference
Location in Category of Theory Use
paper
1. Ullman & Krasner. A Introduction
15 Lagerlov, 1.
1.2.
2000[21] Behavioral Psychology psychological approach
to abnormal behaviour.
Psychology 3. Learning Gap 12: Behaviour
2. SelfModification. New
efficacy
Jersey: Prentice-Hall,
1975: 224-47.
3. Theory of
2. Bandura, A. SelfMedical
efficacy. The exercise
education
of control. New York:
Justification of the work
Guiding conception of
the intervention
Development of the
intervention
Predictions
WH Freeman, 1997:3.
3. Coles, C & Holm,
HA. Learning in
medicine: Towards a
theory of medical
education. Oslo:
Scandinavian
University Press, 1993:
189-209.
1. Reason J. Human
Introduction Guiding conception of
16 Avery,
1. Human 1.
Methods
2010[30] Error Theory Psychology error: models and
the intervention
management. British
2a/b.
2a/b.
Development of the
Medical Journal.
Diffusion of Diffusion 2000 Mar;320:768-70.
intervention
Innovation and Org
Evaluation (the two
2a. Rogers E. Diffusion
of innovations. New
diffusion theories only)
York: Free Press1983.
Predictions
2b. Greenhalgh T,
Note: Human error was
Robert G, Macfarlane F,
used to design the
Bate P, Kyriakidou O.
intervention. Diffusion
Diffusion of
Innovations in Service
theory was used as a
Organizations:
framework for the
Systematic Review and
qualitative analysis of
Recommendations. The
interviews asking
Milbank Quarterly.
participants for their
2004;82:581.
impression of the
intervention.
17 Scholes, Precede/
2006[35] Proceed
planning
model
Psychology Green, L.W., & Kreuter, Methods
M.W. Health Promotion
Planning.Mayfield
Publishing Company.
CA:Mayfield;1991.
Guiding conception of
the intervention
Development of the
intervention
Predictions
No Paper
(first
author,
year)
Theory
18 Hayes,
Social
2001[28] Learning
Theory
Theory
type
Reference
Learning
Perry, C., Baranowski, Methods
T., Parcel, GS. How
Discussion
individuals,
environments, and
health behaviour
interact: Social
Learning Theory. In
Health Behaviour and
Health Education:
Theory, Research, and
Practice. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass Publishers,
1990.
Location in Category of Theory Use
paper
Guiding conception of
the intervention
Development of the
intervention
Predictions
Post hoc discussion
Kirkpatrick, DI.
Discussion Post hoc discussion
19 Foster,
Kirkpatrick's Other
Evaluation
of
training.
2007[27] Hierarchy of (Evaluation
In Training and
Levels of
)
development handbook
Evaluation
Edited by: Craig, R,
Birrel, I. New York:
McGraw-Hill: 1967.
20 Kiefe,
social
2001[19] cognitive
models
Psychology Conner, M, & Norman, Discussion Post hoc discussion
P. The role of cognition
in health behaviours. In:
Conner M, Norman P,
eds. Predicting Health
Behaviour.
Buckingham, England:
Open University Press;
1996.
Notes: Introduction (includes introduction, background, literature review, objectives), Discussion
(includes conclusion).