Table 1 Parameters to be ascertained

Size of QC (estimated in advance by moderator)

Number of QC participants at t₀ and t₁

Number of QC participants actually participating in the study (t₀ and t₁ plus declaration of consent)

„Classical" Quality Circle or Practice Network

Interdisciplinary Quality Circle (yes/no)

Area of Medical Association (KVNO, KVWL)

Average number of QC meetings per year

Training on dementia/geriatric assessment within the past 6 or 12 months

Participants

Training on dementia/geriatric assessment within the past 6 or 12 months

Age

Sex

Internet user (yes/no*)

E-learning experience („Have you previously participated in a medical training via internet or CD-ROM?")