Table 1 Characteristics of GP and patient groups
From: Developing a model osteoarthritis consultation: a Delphi consensus exercise
Characteristic | Number (%) group members |
|---|---|
GP Group (n = 15) | |
Female | 6 (40) |
Qualified as a GP for 5 yrs or longer | 12 (80) |
Undertakes dedicated musculoskeletal sessions | 11 (73) |
Practice type – urban/rural/mixed | 10 (67)/1 (7)/4 (26) |
Practice list size greater than 7 000 | 10 (67) |
Undergraduate or postgraduate training practice | 14 (93) |
Patient Group (n = 14) | |
Female | 6 (43) |
Reported “having osteoarthritis” | 13 (93) |
Reported ever consulting for osteoarthritis | 11 (79) |
Reported caring for someone with osteoarthritis | 3 (21) |