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. 2012 Apr 30;7(1):16–23.

Table 1: Summary of interview protocol.

Category Summary of semi-structured interview schedule
General • Frequency and types of sleep disorders seen
• Patient groups
Attitudes • GPs attitude towards impact of sleep disorder, self-perceived skills in assessment and management.
• Factors which impact clinical practice behaviours as well as patient factors in relation to sleep disorders
• Sources of knowledge
Practices • Practices relating sleep history
• Prescription habits
Insomnia • Assessment and management practices and preferences
• Distinguishing types of insomnia
Obstructive sleep apnoea • Assessment, management and referral practices
Personal experience • Impact of personal experience with sleep disorders on clinical practice behaviours