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Table 2 Summary of ‘Top Hypotheses’ (i.e., those voted as one of the top ‘50’ by > 50% of the sample)

From: Informing the research agenda for optimizing audit and feedback interventions: results of a prioritization exercise

Hypotheses (theme)

Number of participants who chose this hypotheses (%)

A&F interventions will be more effective…

 1. …if the feedback is provided by a trusted source (Trustworthiness/Credibility)

45 (74%)

 2. …if recipients are involved in the design/development of the feedback intervention (Decision Processes or Conceptual Model)

37 (61%)

 3. …when recommendations related to the feedback are based on good quality evidence (Trustworthiness/Credibility)

37 (61%)

 4. …if the behaviour is under the control of the recipient (Self -Efficacy/Control)

35 (57%)

 5. …if it addresses barriers and facilitators (drivers) to behaviour change (Remove Barriers)

33 (54%)

 6. …if it suggests clear action plans (Enable Action Plans/Coping Strategies)

32 (52%)

 7. …when target/goal/optimal rates are clear and explicit (Goal Setting)

31 (51%)