Table 4 Characteristics of participating GPs in the focus groups
Focus group A + B | Focus group A | Focus group B | |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 28 | n = 15 | n = 13 | |
Sex (female); n (%) | 17 (61) | 10 (67) | 7 (54) |
Age (years); median (range) | 55 (38–67)a | 57 (42–67)b | 45 (38–62)c |
Further qualification in PC; n (%) | 19 (68) | 13 (87) | 6 (46) |
Professional experience (years); median (range) | 24 (10–44) | 29 (10–44) | 17 (10–40) |
Place of Work; n (%) | |||
Single practice | 11 (39) | 5 (33) | 6 (46) |
Group practice | 16 (57) | 9 (60) | 7 (54) |
Hospital | 1 (4) | 1 (7) | – |