Table 1.

Summary of interview, focus group, and observation data generated in this study

MethodEvents, nParticipants, nApproximate hours
Interviews: service users9912
Interviews: service providers1010 (3 also patients in area)12
Focus groups: service users63010
Focus groups: service providers151.5
Observation: surgeries138 sites (including interactions with approximately
40 receptionists, GPs, practice managers, practice nurses, administrative staff, and patients)
45
Observation: meetings and events12Approximately 70 individuals across all meetings/events26
Total5154 (+ approximately 110)106.5