Minimizing the knowledge-to-action gap; identification of interventions to change nurses' behavior regarding fall prevention, a mixed method study

Table 1 Stages, steps, method of data collection and respondents^a

Stages of BCW	Steps of BCW	Method	Respondents
1; Understand the behavior	1; Define the problem in behavioral terms	Delphi, method of Lynn	Experts in Geriatrics
			First round, n = 11
			Second round, n = 10
	2; Select target behavior
	3; Specify the target behavior
	4; Identify what needs to change	Focus groups, thematic analyses	Hospital nurses n = 26
2; Identify intervention options	5; Intervention functions	Delphi, thematic analyses	Educational experts n = 13
2; Identify intervention options	6; Policy categories	Delphi, thematic analyses	Managers n = 13
3; Identify content and implementation options	7; Behavior change techniques	Delphi, thematic analyses	Educational experts n = 10
3; Identify content and implementation options	8; Mode of delivery	Delphi, thematic analyses	Educational experts n = 10

^aThe first two columns show the stages and steps of the BCW. Per step the used method for data collection is explained and the number (n=) and type of respondents that were included

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