Table 3 |
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Summary of barriers and enablers to the recruitment and retention of general practitioners |
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Enablers |
Barriers |
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Recruitment |
• Use of existing database • Minor promotion • Letter of invitation • Appealing topic • Time commitment presented as minimal • CPD points |
• Errors in database |
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Retention |
• Establishing relationship with GP and clinic staff and providing regular contact • Minimising tasks for participants and providing support • Providing clear instructions for participation • Creating instructions on how to use software to complete specific project tasks |
• GP overestimating eligibility • Project time-line changes • Tasks involved with the audit needed to be completed by GP rather than staff • Inability to follow study protocols • Use of non-standardised medical record system • Non-computerised practice • Patients not wanting to participate |
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