Table 1.

Parameters to be ascertained

Quality Circles (QC)
Size of QC (estimated in advance by moderator)
Number of QC participants at t0 and t1
Number of QC participants actually participating in the study (t0 and t1 plus declaration of consent)
„Classical" Quality Circle or Practice Network
Interdisciplinary Quality Circle (yes/no)
Area of Medical Association (KVNO, KVWL)
Average number of QC meetings per year
Training on dementia/geriatric assessment within the past 6 or 12 months
Participants
Training on dementia/geriatric assessment within the past 6 or 12 months
Age
Sex
Internet user (yes/no*)
E-learning experience („Have you previously participated in a medical training via internet or CD-ROM?")

*excluding criterion