Table 2 Overview of the variables, measures and instruments used in the Physician-completed questionnaires
From: CoDiab-VD: protocol of a prospective population-based cohort study on diabetes care in Switzerland
Section | Variables | Details/Answers |
|---|---|---|
Patients’ information | ||
Diabetes | Diabetes type | |
Laboratory results | HbA1C, lipid profile, serum creatininea, urine microalbuminuria, blood pressure, weight, height | Last value and date |
Processes-of-care | Diabetic foot examination, eye examination by ophtalmologist, influenza vaccination | Done/not done and date |
Global satisfaction with patient managment | Satisfaction with patients’ care and management, barriers to better care management | |
Physicians’ characteristics | ||
Personal information | Age, gender, year of diploma, year of start of private practice, board certification type | |
Practice information | Practice location, practice type, activity rate, participation in quality programmes/circles | |