Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF)

The Theoretical Domains Framework describes 14 factors (i.e., barriers and facilitators) that can influence individual-level behavior.

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The adapted version of the Theoretical Domains Framework describes 10 factors (i.e., barriers and facilitators) that can influence individual-level behavior. The original framework included 14 factors, including 2 opportunity level factors. Instead, we use a contextual level framework to unpack opportunity.

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Image adapted from “Validation of the theoretical domains framework for use in behaviour change and implementation research” by James Cane, Denise O’Connor, and Susan Michie

Image development by Drs. Julia E. Moore and Sobia Khan

Image design by Valentina Gastaldo

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Original version

Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Adapted from Cane, J., O’Connor, D., & Michie, S. (2012). Validation of the theoretical domains framework for use in behaviour change and implementation research. Implementation Science, 7, 37. https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-7-37. Image adapted by The Center for Implementation, © 2023. Version: V2024.01. https://thecenterforimplementation.com/toolbox/tdf

Adapted version

Adapted Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Adapted from Cane, J., O’Connor, D., & Michie, S. (2012). Validation of the theoretical domains framework for use in behaviour change and implementation research. Implementation Science, 7, 37. https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-7-37. Image adapted by The Center for Implementation, © 2026. Version: V2026.01. https://thecenterforimplementation.com/toolbox/tdf

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Translations

The original version of this image is available in the following languages:

• German | Deutsch

  Dieses Theoretical Domains Framework beschreibt 14 Faktoren (d. h. hinderliche und förderliche Faktoren), die das Verhalten auf individueller Ebene beeinflussen können.

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  Übersetzung auf Deutsch durch Lisa Kästner, Sonja Baumann und Franziska Zúñiga, Pflegewissenschaft, Department Public Health, Universität Basel; Ursina Wälchli, Saskia Oesch und Rahel Naef, Institut für Implementation Science in Health Care, Universität Zürich; und Thekla Brunkert, Fakultät für Gesundheitswissenschaften und Medizin, Universität Luzern, Schweiz