Characteristics of practices randomised to goal-setting intervention, and of participating GPs in those practices
| Practice characteristics | Practice 1 | Practice 2 | Practice 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice ruralitya | Village — less sparse | Town and fringe — sparse | Town and fringe — sparse |
| Practice population, range, n | 5000 to 9900 | 10 000 to 14 900 | 5000 to 9900 |
| IMD decile | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Characteristics of participating GPs | |||
| Male sex, n | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Female sex, n | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Employment status | Partners, 2 PT | Partners, 2 FT | Partner, PT |
| Time qualified, years | GP014, >20; GP018, 10 to 20 | GP025, <10; GP026, 10 to 20 | GP038, 10 to 20 |
↵a Office for National Statistics indicator 2011.26 FT = full time. IMD = Index of Multiple Deprivation (1 = most deprived and 10 = least deprived). Partner = GP with responsibility for the practice. PT = part time.