Table 3 Socio-demographic and professional characteristics of participating general practitioners (GPs)
Characteristics of participating GPs | Intervention group; n=62 GPs | Control group; n=64 GPs | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender female, n (%) | 28 (45%) | 38 (59%) | .15 |
Age (years)* | 49 (33–60) | 48 (33–61) | .23 |
Years of experience as a GP* | 16 (1–34) | 14 (1–32) | .034 |
Group or single-handed practice | .98 | ||
- Group practice, n (%) | 24 (39%) | 24 (39%) | |
- Duo practice, n (%) | 23 (37%) | 24 (36%) | |
- Single-handed practice, n (%) | 15 (24%) | 16 (25%) | |
Practice location urban (versus rural/semi-rural), n (%) | 22 (35%) | 44 (69%) | < .001 |
Working percentage of FTE* | .80 (.50-1.00) | .75 (.40-1.00) | .06 |
Vocational GP trainers, n (%) | 17 (27%) | 19 (30%) | .84 |
Courses in palliative care attended by GP during the previous two years, n (%) | 31 (50%) | 37 (58%) | .47 |