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Table 2 Relational coordination survey questions

From: Relational coordination amongst health professionals involved in insulin initiation for people with type 2 diabetes in general practice: an exploratory survey

Relational coordination domain

Survey question

Frequent communication

How frequently do the care providers in each of these groups communicate with you about people with type 2 diabetes who are identified as requiring insulin in the general practice setting?

Timely communication

Do the care providers in each of these groups communicate with you in a timely way about people with type 2 diabetes who are identified as requiring insulin in the general practice setting?

Accurate communication

Do the care providers in each of these groups communicate with you accurately about people with type 2 diabetes who are identified as requiring insulin in the general practice setting?

Problem solving communication

When problems occur in people with type 2 diabetes who are identified as requiring insulin in the general practice setting, do the care providers in each of these groups blame others or work with you to solve the problem?

Shared goals

How much do the care providers in each of these groups share your goals for people with type 2 diabetes who are identified as requiring insulin in the general practice setting?

Shared knowledge

How much do the care providers in each of these groups know about the work you do with people with type 2 diabetes who are identified as requiring insulin in the general practice setting?

Mutual respect

How much do the care providers in each of these groups respect your work or role in people with type 2 diabetes who are identified as requiring insulin in the general practice setting?

  1. Respondents were asked to respond to each question by rating GPs, practice nurses, DNE and physician on a 5 point Likert scale.