Table 1.
Characteristics of practices randomised to manage patients with depression using evidence based model or usual care. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Characteristic | Intervention practices (n=32) | Usual care practices (n=28) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) No of clinicians | 3.8 (3.4) | 3.7 (2.7) |
| Mean (SD) No of km from organisation central office | 33.5 (31.7) | 33.9 (29.1) |
| On-site mental health care | 7 (22) | 8 (29) |
| Specialty: | ||
| Family practice | 21 (66) | 19 (68) |
| Internal medicine | 11 (34) | 9 (32) |
| Location: | ||
| Suburban or rural | 26 (81) | 23 (82) |
| Urban | 7 (22) | 5 (18) |
| Ownership: | ||
| Healthcare organisation | 17 (53) | 20 (71) |
| Affiliated to, but not owned by, organisation | 15 (47) | 8 (29) |