Table 3

GP Appraisers' attitudes towards the feasibility, acceptability, and educational gain of peer-reviewed significant event analyses (n = 44).

Level of agreement, rating scale 1–7a
Attitudinal statementMedianNumber of rating scores ≥4
Feasibility
Undertaking a SEA using the method outlined is feasible as part of normal general practice744
Submitting at least one SEA report for external peer feedback should be feasible for most GPs over a 5-year period744
Acceptability
I was happy to have my SEA reviewed by trained colleagues744
The feedback I received on my completed SEA was fair642
I understood the process by which my SEA was peer reviewed642
Submitting at least one SEA report for external peer feedback over a 5-year period would be acceptable to most GPs642
Educational impact
The feedback helped me understand more about the process of completing a SEA433
The feedback gave me specific advice on how to improve my significant event analyses536
I have made (or will make) changes that have improved my ability to conduct significant event analyses in the practice432
Assessment of SEA by peer feedback is a useful educational tool641
Submitting at least one SEA report for external peer feedback over a 5-year period would have an educational impact for most GPs641
  • a 1 = strongly disagree to 7 = strongly agree. SEA = significant event analysis.