Table 1 Results from the factor analysis of the questionnaire statements on the characteristics of the new practice

Objective characteristics

Easy to use

0.96

4.50

34.7

Easy to learn

0.90

Advocated in local guidelines

0.84

Respects patient privacy

0.55

Evidence base

Advocated in national guidelines

0.85

1.66

12.8

Advocated in local guidelines

0.79

Evidence based

0.58

Advocated by my immediate manager

0.44

Subjectively judged characteristics

Has a relative advantage compared with current practice

0.80

1.33

10.2

In accordance with my personal values

0.70

Tried and recommended by colleagues

0.54

Evidence based

0.42

Organizational level characteristics

Can be adapted to local circumstances

0.74

1.03

7.9

Is economically viable

0.61

Is advocated by my immediate manager

0.59