Do self-reported intentions predict clinicians' behaviour?
Author Information
Author(s): Eccles Martin P, Hrisos Susan, Francis Jill, Kaner Eileen F, Dickinson Heather O, Beyer Fiona, Johnston Marie
Primary Institution: Centre for Health Services Research, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Hypothesis
The review aims to explore the relationship between intention and behaviour in clinicians compared to non-clinicians.
Conclusion
There is a predictable relationship between the intentions of health professionals and their subsequent behaviour, although significant methodological challenges remain.
Supporting Evidence
- The proportion of variance in behaviour explained by intention was similar to that found in non-health professionals.
- Self-reported measures of behaviour showed a statistically significant correlation with intention.
- Methodological challenges were highlighted, including the reliance on self-reported behaviour.
Takeaway
This study looked at whether what doctors and nurses say they intend to do matches what they actually do, and found that their intentions often do predict their actions.
Methodology
The review included studies that examined clinical behaviour, measuring both intention and behaviour quantitatively.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported measures of behaviour, which could overestimate actual behaviour changes.
Limitations
The literature on health professionals is smaller compared to non-health professionals, making it hard to draw firm conclusions.
Participant Demographics
The review included 1623 health professionals, primarily nurses and doctors.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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