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Table 4 Factors influencing an inter-professional diagnostic process for depression and anxiety in primary care

From: Feasibility of referral to a therapist for assessment of psychiatric problems in primary care – an interview study

Component in COM-B [25]

Factor influencing referral

Factor influencing a feedback discussion

Respondents

Capabilities, psychological

FPs’ competence in terms of knowledge and skills

FPs, therapists, patients

Opportunities, physical

The priorities of the management

FPs, therapists, patients

Limited time for FPs’ assessment

 

FPs, therapists, patients

Easy access to a therapist

 

FPs

Opportunities, social

Patient characteristics

 

FPs

Process facilitator or change agent available

FPs, therapists,

Motivation, reflective

Beliefs that referral facilitates the work of the FP

 

FPs, therapists, patients

Beliefs that collaboration on diagnosis can improve patient management

FPs, therapists, patients

Beliefs about professional roles

FPs, therapists

Motivation, automatic

Positive experiences facilitate a new habit

 

FPs, therapists

Easier to continue working as usual

 

FPs

  1. FP Family Practitioner