The introduction of advanced practice physiotherapy within Dutch primary care is a quest for possibilities, added value, and mutual trust: a qualitative study amongst advanced practice physiotherapists and general practitioners

Table 1 Characteristics of the participants

Respondent	Gender	Age	Years of work experience as PT	Years after graduating APP	Currently practicing APP	APPs working under supervision
APP 1^a	Female	> 50	> 25	> 2	Yes	+ ^b
APP 2^a	Female	> 50	> 30	> 2	No	+ ^b
APP 3^a	Female	> 60	> 30	> 2	Yes	+
APP 4^a	Male	> 50	> 20	> 2	Yes	+
APP 5	Female	> 35	> 10	< 2	Yes	- ^c
APP 6^a	Female	> 45	> 20	< 2	Yes	- ^c
APP 7^a	Male	> 55	> 35	> 6	Yes	+
APP 8^a	Female	> 40	> 20	> 2	Yes	+
APP 9^a	Female	> 40	> 15	> 4	No	Na
APP 10^a	Male	> 30	> 10	> 2	No	Na
APP 11^a	Male	> 40	> 15	< 2	No	Na
APP 12^a	Male	> 40	> 20	< 2	No	Na
Respondent	Gender	Age	Years of work experience	Practice composition	Number of patients registered to GP practice	Number of collaborating APPs	APPs working under supervision
GP1^a	Male	> 55	25	1 GP, 1 permanent alternate	2200	2	+
GP2^a	Female	> 40	13	2 GP	2900	1	-
GP3^a	Female	> 50	21	1 GP, 1 HIDHA, 1 HAIOS	3000	1	+

APP Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapy, APPs Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists, GP General Practitioner, PT Physiotherapist, HIDHA GP employed by another GP, HAIOS GP in training
^aOwner practice, ^bJoint consultation, ^cIndependent consultation

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