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. 2009 Jul 1;59(564):484–489. doi: 10.3399/bjgp09X453521

Table 3.

GP Appraisers' attitudes towards the feasibility, acceptability, and educational gain of peer-reviewed significant event analyses (n = 44).

Level of agreement, rating scale 1–7a

Attitudinal statement Median Number of rating scores ≥4
Feasibility

Undertaking a SEA using the method outlined is feasible as part of normal general practice 7 44

Submitting at least one SEA report for external peer feedback should be feasible for most GPs over a 5-year period 7 44

Acceptability

I was happy to have my SEA reviewed by trained colleagues 7 44

The feedback I received on my completed SEA was fair 6 42

I understood the process by which my SEA was peer reviewed 6 42

Submitting at least one SEA report for external peer feedback over a 5-year period would be acceptable to most GPs 6 42

Educational impact

The feedback helped me understand more about the process of completing a SEA 4 33

The feedback gave me specific advice on how to improve my significant event analyses 5 36

I have made (or will make) changes that have improved my ability to conduct significant event analyses in the practice 4 32

Assessment of SEA by peer feedback is a useful educational tool 6 41

Submitting at least one SEA report for external peer feedback over a 5-year period would have an educational impact for most GPs 6 41
a

1 = strongly disagree to 7 = strongly agree. SEA = significant event analysis.