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Table 1 Questionnaire Measures

From: Changing professional behaviours: mixed methods study utilising psychological theories to evaluate an educational programme for UK medical doctors

Measures

Scale

Cronbach α

No of items

Example item

Use of confidentiality guidance

Attitude

0.842

8

Overall, I think that the GMC confidentiality guidance is hard to apply—easy to apply

Subjective norm

0.944

11

It is expected of me to use the GMC confidentiality guidance

Perceived behavioural control

0.739

4

I have enough time to refer to the GMC confidentiality guidance

Intention

0.856

3

I intend to refer to the GMC confidentiality guidance the next time I’m uncertain

Raising Concerns

Attitude

0.659

4

Overall, I think raising a concern is worthless – worthwhile

Subjective norm

0.838

11

It is expected of me that I report a concern if I have one

Perceived behavioural control

0.634

2

I am confident that I can raise a concern if I want to

Intention

0.779

3

I want to raise a concern when I have one in my work environment

Reflection

Attitude

0.883

8

Reflecting on my practice makes me a better doctor

Subjective norm

0.875

12

People who are important to me think I should reflect on my practice

Perceived behavioural control

n/aa

1

For me to reflect on my practice is difficult - easy

Intention

0.823

3

I intend to reflect on my practice