What factors influence healthcare professionals to refer children and families to paediatric psychology?

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate factors influencing referral of children with physical illness to paediatric psychology. Due to high rates of mental health problems within this population, studies have shown that referral to paediatric psychology should be increased. However, few studies have examined factors shaping healthcare professionals’ referral behaviour. Methods: This study used the theory of planned behaviour to develop a questionnaire which explores factors influencing the referral of children and families to paediatric psychology. Psychometric properties of the questionnaire were examined. Results: The questionnaire was found to have good reliability and validity. The main constructs of the theory of planned behaviour were useful in predicting intention to refer to paediatric psychology. Specific beliefs about referral were shown to influence intention to refer. Conclusion: Findings suggest that individual attitudes and beliefs can impact healthcare professionals’ referral behaviour, indicating that multidisciplinary interventions and inter-professional education relating to the psychological aspects of illness are required.

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Theory of planned behaviour: general practitioners’ prescribing and referral behaviour

European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare ◽

10.5750/ejpch.v5i1.1210 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 75 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Katie L Webb

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

General Practitioners ◽

Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Medical Training ◽

Control Beliefs ◽

Planned Behaviour ◽

Course Of Action ◽

Common Mental Health Problems ◽

Referral Behaviour

Rationale and aims: The vast majority of patients seen in general practice present with a mental health component to their illness. Despite current clinical guidelines, suggesting referral to psychological-based treatments being a more appropriate course of action, anti-depressant prescription remains high for those suffering common mental health problems (CMHPs). This study aimed to investigate General Practitioners’ (GPs) behaviour regarding the prescription of antidepressants and referral to psychological-based treatment for individuals with CMHPs, using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). Method: Online and postal questionnaires were developed in line with the TPB model following consultation, pilot study and cognitive debriefing. Questionnaires were distributed to all working GPs in Wales, UK. Data underwent statistical analysis.Results: Analysis of responses (n=127) showed a GP’s decision to prescribe antidepressants to patients with CMHPs is significantly influenced by both ‘attitude’ and ‘subjective norm’, while perceived behavioural control was non-significant. Over half of the study GPs did not feel in control of prescribing antidepressants to those with CMHPs. GPs’ intention to refer for psychological-based treatment was significantly influenced by attitude, while further analysis showed GPs did not feel in control of referring for psychological-based treatment.Conclusion: Using TPB helped to explain GPs’ antidepressant prescribing and referral to psychological-based treatment behaviours. GPs’ intention to prescribe and refer were shown to be moderated by behavioural and normative beliefs, while control beliefs were non-significant. The presence of personal experience as a predictable feature to prescribing and referral behaviour is something that could figure more prominently within early phases of medical training.

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Factors Influencing Sustainable Purchasing Behaviour of Remanufactured Robotic Lawn Mowers

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13041954 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 1954

Author(s):

Daan Kabel ◽

Mattias Elg ◽

Erik Sundin

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽

Sustainable Consumption ◽

Green Marketing ◽

Environmental Knowledge ◽

Consumer Acceptance ◽

Research Model ◽

Planned Behaviour ◽

Lawn Mower ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Purchasing Behaviour

The lack of consumer acceptance for remanufactured products is preventing the transition towards sustainable consumption. When knowledge about remanufacturing among consumers is limited, more insight is required into the consumer’s expectations. The purpose of this paper is to examine the consumer’s expectations and willingness to engage in sustainable purchasing behaviour when considering buying remanufactured robotic lawn mowers. The theory of planned behaviour and variables from green marketing help form the research model, which was tested empirically using survey data from 118 samples. The results indicate that sustainable purchasing behaviour of remanufactured robotic lawn mowers is primarily influenced by the consumer’s attitude and evaluation of the remanufactured product, and less so by external influences. Consumers expecting high product quality, low price, and low risk, had a positive evaluation and were therefore more willing to engage in sustainable purchasing behaviour of remanufactured robotic lawn mowers. More concisely, consumers value performance and price reductions, and worry about the time the remanufactured robotic lawn mower remains functional. Environmental knowledge among consumers is sufficient but cannot be fully translated into positive evaluations and sustainable purchases of remanufactured robotic lawn mowers. This research provides guidance for how remanufacturing firms can improve their circular marketing and remanufacturing strategies.

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Theory of Planned Behaviour and Pro-environmental Intention: Russian, Australian and Chinese Tourists in Phuket, Thailand

Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH) ◽

10.47405/mjssh.v6i11.1140 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (11) ◽

pp. 358-365

Author(s):

Oraphan Leenanithikul

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Behavioral Intention ◽

Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Planned Behaviour ◽

Responsible Behavior ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Chinese Tourists

As environmental problems keep being concerned by many parties, not only actors in the production side are accused as roots of the problem, the consumer side should not also be neglected. Since it has been suggested that pro-environmental intention will probably lead to some responsible behavior, this study aims to explore factors influencing consumers’ pro-environmental behavioral intention by applying the framework of the theory of planned behavior (TPB). The study focused on exploring the behavior of international tourists from Russia, Australia and China who travel in Phuket Province, Thailand. The result of multiple regression analysis indicated that all factors were positively predictors of pro-environmental intention. Perceived behavioral control provided the highest impact (Beta = 0.543) whereas attitude toward pro-environmental behavior (Beta = 0.140) and subjective norms (Beta = 0.140) provided the lower impact and finally, perceived value (Beta = 0.087) provided the lowest impact.

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A theory of planned behaviour-based analysis of TIMSS 2011 to determine factors influencing inquiry teaching practices in high-performing countries

International Journal of Science Education ◽

10.1080/09500693.2017.1328620 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 39 (10) ◽

pp. 1304-1325 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Pongprapan Pongsophon ◽

Benjamin C. Herman

Keyword(s):

Teaching Practices ◽

Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽

Inquiry Teaching ◽

Planned Behaviour ◽

High Performing ◽

Factors Influencing

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Pro-environmental behaviour of healthcare professionals: a study applying theory of planned behaviour

International Journal of Business and Globalisation ◽

10.1504/ijbg.2021.10038231 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 219

Author(s):

Rakhma Ramadhina ◽

Angga Prawira Kautsar ◽

N.A. Sriwidodo ◽

Rizky Abdulah ◽

Sunu Widianto

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Planned Behaviour ◽

Environmental Behaviour

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Factors influencing critical care nurses’ intentions to use physical restraints adopting the theory of planned behaviour: A cross-sectional multicentre study

Australian Critical Care ◽

10.1016/j.aucc.2019.09.003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 33 (5) ◽

pp. 426-435

Author(s):

Gemma Via-Clavero ◽

Joan Guàrdia-Olmos ◽

Anna Falcó-Pegueroles ◽

Diana Gil-Castillejos ◽

Anna Lobo-Cívico ◽

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Keyword(s):

Critical Care ◽

Multicentre Study ◽

Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽

Critical Care Nurses ◽

Physical Restraints ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Planned Behaviour ◽

Factors Influencing

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Understanding Tasmanian dairy farmer adoption of pasture management practices: a Theory of Planned Behaviour approach

Animal Production Science ◽

10.1071/an18321 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 59 (10) ◽

pp. 1941 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Alison Hall ◽

Lydia Turner ◽

Sue Kilpatrick

Keyword(s):

Tool Use ◽

Perceived Control ◽

Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽

Management Practices ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Pasture Management ◽

Dairy Farmers ◽

Planned Behaviour ◽

Control Factors ◽

Factors Influencing

Improved pasture management and increased pasture utilisation are positively associated with dairy farm efficiency and profitability in Tasmania. Supporting dairy farmers in developing pasture management knowledge and skills has been a key priority for research, development and extension in the Tasmanian dairy industry. The role of extension has been to increase farmer awareness and knowledge of best practice pasture management and to facilitate farmer learning, focusing on training farmers to use pasture measurement tools. However, many farmers have never used a pasture measurement tool, only trialled/tested a tool, and/or do not implement recommended pasture management practices. This study aimed to identify and understand factors influencing pasture management decision-making and behaviour for different farmer subgroups. Qualitative data was obtained through semi-structured interviews with 30 Tasmanian dairy farmers. The Theory of Planned Behaviour was used to identify and explore key factors influencing pasture management behaviour. There was a negative effect of social influence on pasture measurement tool use by experienced farmers, with many perceiving tool use to be for less experienced, younger farmers. This negative influence limited their intention to measure pasture and engage in the learning process required to overcome perceived control factors and change practices. Perceived control factors limiting behaviour change included tool data inaccuracy and challenging calculations associated with applying measurement data on-farm. This study demonstrates how the Theory of Planned Behaviour can be used to identify and understand factors influencing adoption behaviour of Tasmanian dairy farmers and assist in developing recommendations for future extension and pasture management programs.

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Factors Influencing Upcycling for UK Makers

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11030870 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 870 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Kyungeun Sung ◽

Tim Cooper ◽

Sarah Kettley

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽

Consumer Behaviour ◽

Subjective Norm ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Planned Behaviour ◽

Art And Design ◽

Environmentally Sustainable ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Survey Results ◽

Practical Implications

Changing consumer behaviour can reduce environmental impacts. Upcycling is one of the understudied yet promising, environmentally sustainable behaviours that has the potential to contribute to the reduction of waste and greenhouse gas emissions. This paper addresses this knowledge gap by exploring factors influencing upcycling for UK makers. The study employed a survey based on Triandis’s theory of interpersonal behaviour and Ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour. The survey results revealed key determinants of upcycling as attitude, intention, and subjective norm, and demographic characteristics of people who are more likely to upcycle frequently as females aged 30+ working in art and design. The paper further discusses the theoretical and practical implications of the study.

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