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Table 1 Explanations of the COM-B subcomponents [23]

From: Therapists’ perspectives on using brain-computer interface-triggered functional electrical stimulation therapy for individuals living with upper extremity paralysis: a qualitative case series study

Subcomponent

Explanation

Physical capability

Physical capability entails the physical strength, stamina, or skill to perform BCI-FEST clinically

Psychological capability

Psychological capability entails the mental strength or stamina and knowledge, or psychological skills to engage in the necessary mental processes to perform BCI-FEST clinically

Physical opportunity

The physical opportunity to perform BCI-FEST clinically is related to the time, resources, locations, cues, and physical affordance provided by the environment

Social opportunity

Social opportunity is supplied by social cues, interpersonal influences, and cultural norms that influence our thoughts concerning a behaviour

Automatic motivation

Automatic motivation includes emotional reactions, impulses, inhibitions, drive states, reflex responses, wants and needs

Reflective motivation

Reflective motivation encompasses planning and evaluation (i.e., beliefs) about executing BCI-FEST in a clinical setting