Development of a tool to support general practitioners to help adolescents with knee pain: an analysis using the Theoretical Domains Framework.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and COM-B model, this study aimed to determine the facilitators to a support tool for adolescent non-traumatic knee pain in general practice.

Background

Many children and adolescents with non-traumatic knee pain consult their general practice. Currently, there are no tools to support general practitioners in the diagnosis and management of this group. There is a need to identify behavioural targets that would facilitate further development and implementation of such a tool.

Methods

This study was designed as a qualitative study using focus group interviews with 12 medical doctors working in general practice. The semi-structured focus group interviews conducted online and followed an interview guide based on the TDF and

SUBMITTER: Guldhammer C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10156466 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature