Appendix 1: Timeline and phases of study
 
Timeline Phase Action
September 2000–August 2001 Development phase Recruitment to study

Development of models

Desk top publishing of models

Postal consultation with expert group

September 2001–June 2002 Implementation phase Randomisation of participants

Participants collect information

Monthly support meetings

July 2002–January 2003 Evaluation phase Peer assessment

External group assessment

Analysis and write up