Table 1 Recruitment of Family Physicians
Network (n = FPs recruited) | Recruitment Strategies | Stakeholders Involved in Recruitment |
|---|---|---|
British Columbia (BC) (n = 5 in 3 separate clinics) | Pre-existing relationships (n = 2) Snowball sampling with support from initial participants (n = 3) Because not all recruited FPs were existing CPCSSN sentinels, FPs needed to first consent to join CPCSSN, and then consent to participate in the frailty study. | CPCSSN regional network director Research assistant Medical office assistants Existing physician participants |
Alberta (AB) (n = 52 from the Department of Family Medicine at 3 sites) | The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary was very interested in the work and thus the FPs from the department were the participants. | CPCSSN regional network director Department of Family Medicine (Head of department and administrative personnel) |
Manitoba (MB) (n = 10 in 3 separate clinics) | Pre-existing relationships (n = 3) Snowball sampling with support from initial participants (n = 7) Although all three clinics were part of CPCSSN, there were two new providers that consented to join CPCSSN and subsequently participate in the frailty study. | CPCSSN regional network director Research coordinator Existing physician participants |
Nova Scotia (NS) (n = 5 in 5 separate clinics) | Existing CPCSSN FPs (via email) | CPCSSN regional network director Data manager Existing physician participants |
Ontario (ON) n = 37 in a Family Health Team | Existing MUSIC FPs (in person, written material) | CPCSSN regional network director Research assistant Existing physician participants |