Table 1.

Characteristics of final study sample across all three schemes, N = 38

Participant role	Participants, n	Breakdown of participant roles	Method of data collection
Service or training leads	9	5 service leads	I
Service or training leads	9	4 training leads	I

Trainees or practitioners in post	18	8 APs (including: 5 nurses, 2 paramedics, and 1 physiotherapist)	FG1
		4 PAs	FG2
		6 PPs	I

Host GP practice staff (from 9 practices)	11	5 GPs	I
Host GP practice staff (from 9 practices)	11	6 practice managers	I

AP = advanced practitioner. FG = focus groups. I = interviews. PA = physician associate. PP = practice pharmacist.