Table 2 Reasons mentioned by GPs for non-participation in research
| Â | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Overwork in practice | 24 | 31.6 |
Already too much paperwork / bureaucracy | 13 | 17.1 |
The results might not be implemented in practice because of financial constrains | 10 | 13.2 |
Overload because of "disease management program" | 7 | 9.2 |
No belief in results because of the degenerative progress of the illness | 5 | 6.6 |
Personal time exposure for courses, etc. | 4 | 5.3 |
Private reasons | 2 | 2.6 |
Adherence to an other study at the same time | 2 | 2.6 |
To less connection between (theoretical) university research and practical work as a GP | 2 | 2.6 |
No problem in treating arthritis patients | 2 | 2.6 |
No decision | 1 | 1.3 |
Feeling of being monitored | 1 | 1.3 |
Only the researcher takes benefit out of this research | 1 | 1.3 |
Total | 76 | 100 |