Table 1. The number of participants per speciality and participant group, including details of focus groups and interviews conducted.
| Specialty area | PPIE contributors (PPIE) | Trial participants (TP) | Trial staff members (TSM) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer |
5
(1 focus group n = 5) |
3
(interviews n = 3) |
5 (1 focus group n = 4, interview n = 1) |
13 |
| Oral and Dental Health |
5
(1 focus group n = 5) |
1
(interview n = 1) |
7 (1 focus group n = 2, interviews n = 5) |
13 |
| Musculoskeletal Disorders |
6 (1 focus group n = 6) |
5
(interviews n = 5) |
4
(interviews n = 4) |
15 |
| Cardiovascular |
7 (1 focus group n = 7) |
2
(interviews n = 2) |
2 (interviews n = 2) |
11 |
| Neurological Disorders |
11 (1 focus group n = 7, interviews n = 4) |
9 (1 focus group n = 4, interviews n = 5) |
5
(interviews n = 5) |
25 |
| Primary Care |
2
(1 focus group n = 2) |
1
(Interview n = 1) |
7 (1 focus group n = 5, interviews n = 2) |
10 |
| Diabetes, Stroke, Respiratory Disorders |
9 (1 focus group n = 8, interviews n = 1) |
6
(Interview n = 6) |
4
(Interview n = 4) |
19 |
| Total | 45 | 27 | 34 | 106 |