Predicting implementation: comparing validated measures of intention and assessing the role of motivation when designing behavioral interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Behavioral intention (which captures one's level of motivation to perform a behavior) is considered a causal and proximal mechanism influencing the use of evidence-based practice (EBP). Implementation studies have measured intention differently, and it is unclear which is most predictive. Some use items referring to "evidence-based practice" in general, whereas others refer to a specific EBP. There are also unresolved debates about whether item stems should be worded "I intend to," "I will," or "How likely are you to" and if a single-item measure can suffice. Using each stem to refer to either a specific EBP or to "evidence-based practice," this study compares the ability of these commonly used measures to predict future EBP implementation. The predictive validity is imp

SUBMITTER: Fishman J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7523324 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature