Table 2 Exploratory factor analysis of control beliefs in the TPB model

 I am busy

 I am not feeling comfortable

 Trainees have a specific question for feedback

 Trainees avoid direct observations

 Clear assessment criteria are available to perform direct observations

 I feel the need to give a critical assessment

 I am trained in performing direct observations

 I have the feeling that performing direct observations is disturbing the contact between trainee and patients

 I do not know what to assess

 I have the feeling that my roles as supervisor and assessor are in conflict

 I have the feeling that a trainee experiences direct observations as an assessment

 I have the feeling that I am confronted with shortcomings in my own consultations