Table 1.
Focus group and interview participants
| Method | Participants | Female (n) | Participant Base Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus group 1 | 8 PAs | 6 | Hospital 1 and 2 |
| Focus group 2 | 6 PAs | 5 | Hospital 3 and 4 |
| Focus group 3 | 3 CTs, 1 Senior nurse | 4 | Hospital 3 |
| Focus group 4 | 3 FTs, 1 ST | 3 | Hospital 4 |
| Focus group 5 | 2 Consultant supervisors | 1 | Hospital 1 |
| Focus group 6 | 2 FTs, 1 CT, 1 ST | 3 | Hospital 1 and 2 |
| Interview 1 | Consultant supervisor | 1 | Hospital 1 and 2 |
| Interview 2 | Consultant | 1 | Hospital 1 |
| Interview 3 | Consultant | 0 | Hospital 5 |
| Interview 4 | Consultant supervisor | 1 | Hospital 5 |
| Interview 5 | PA | 1 | Hospital 1 |
| Interview 6 | PA | 1 | Hospital 3 |
| Interview 7 | Consultant supervisor | 1 | Hospital 3 |
| Interview 8 | Senior nurse | 1 | Hospital 5 |
CT = core trainee doctor; FT = foundation year doctor; PA = physician associate; ST = specialty trainee doctor