Factors associated with physical therapists’ implementation of physical activity interventions in the Netherlands

Background. Physical therapists play an important role in the promotion of physical activity (PA) and the effectiveness of PA interventions. However, little is known about the extent to which they implement PA interventions following the intervention protocol and about the factors influencing their implementation behaviors. Objective. The study...

Factors Influencing the Introduction of Physical Activity Interventions in Primary Health Care: A Qualitative Study

Background: The introduction of efficacious physical activity (PA) interventions in routine primary health care (PHC) is a complex process. Understanding factors influencing the process can enhance the development of successful introduction strategies. Purpose: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore stakeholders’ perceptions on factors...

Measuring determinants of implementation behavior: Psychometric properties of a questionnaire based on the theoretical domains framework

Background: To be able to design effective strategies to improve healthcare professionals' implementation behaviors, a valid and reliable questionnaire is needed to assess potential implementation determinants. The present study describes the development of the Determinants of Implementation Behavior Questionnaire (DIBQ) and investigates the...

Factors influencing the adoption, implementation, and continuation of physical activity interventions in primary health care: A Delphi study

Background: The introduction of efficacious physical activity interventions in primary health care is a complex process. Understanding factors influencing the process can enhance the development of effective introduction strategies. This Delphi study aimed to identify factors most relevant for the adoption, implementation, and continuation of...