Table 1. Characteristics of participating healthcare professionals (GPs and GP assistants)
IDAge category, yearsSexWork experience, yearsRegion of work placeType of general practicea
GPs
GP1 26–35F0–5SouthDuo
GP2 36–45M11–15SouthGroup
GP3 36–45F6–10MiddleDuo
GP4 46–55M11–15MiddleHealthcare centre
GP5 56–65F>25NorthDuo
GP6 26–35F0–5SouthSolo
GP7 46–55M11–15MiddleHealthcare centre
GP8 46–55M>25NorthGroup
GP9 36–45F6–10MiddleSolo
GP10 36–45F6–10SouthSolo
GPAs
GPA1 56–65F11–15MiddleSolo
GPA2 18–25F0–5MiddleGroup
GPA3 26–35F11–15NorthDuo
GPA4 36–45F16–20SouthGroup
GPA5 18–25F0–5MiddleVarious
GPA6 26–35F11–15MiddleGroup
GPA7 46–55F0–5MiddleHealthcare centre
  • aIn The Netherlands, general practices can be run by one GP (solo), or by multiple GPs (duo or group). In healthcare centres various healthcare professionals (for example, a GP, dietician, a physical therapist, and/or a psychologist) work within the same building. F = female. GPA = GP assistant. M = male