Table 2.

Primary outcome measures and data sources

Outcome (clinical behaviours)	Primary data source	Secondary data sources
1.Provide personalised nutrition advice to patients with type 2 diabetes whose BMI is above a target of 30 kg/m2 even following previous management	Patient survey @ 12 months (receipt of advice)	Clinician survey @ 12 months; QOF
2.Provide on-going education about diabetes for patients with type 2 diabetes	Patient survey @ 12 months (receipt of education)	Clinician survey @ 12 months; QOF
3.Provide personalised advice on physical activity for patients with type 2 diabetes	Patient survey @ 12 months (receipt of advice)	Clinician survey @ 12 months; QOF
4.Prescribe additional antihypertensive drugs (i.e., new drug or increased dosage) for patients with type 2 diabetes with uncomplicated hypertension whose blood pressure is at least 5 mmHg above 140/80 mmHg even following previous management	Practice computer prescribing data @ 12 months	Clinician survey @ 12 months; patient survey @ 12 months; QOF
5.Prescribe additional therapy for the management of glycaemic control (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes whose HbA1c is higher than 58 mmol/mol (7.5%) despite maximum dosage on all oral hypoglycaemic drugs	Practice computer prescribing data @ 12 months	Clinician survey @ 12 months; patient survey @ 12 months; QOF
6. Personally ensuring that circulation and sensation in the feet of people with type 2 diabetes have been examined in the past 12 months, by examining feet yourself and/or referring them	Practice computer management data @ 12 months	Clinician survey @ 12 months; patient survey@ 12 months; QOF

Note. QOF = Quality and Outcomes Framework.