Practice characteristics predicting success (p<0.05) of the intervention*
| Medical condition, indicator and practice characteristic | Odds ratio† | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Multilevel analysis. | |||
| †Practice characteristic present versus not present. | |||
| Treated hypertension; provision of information and advice | |||
| Non-training practice | 1.70 | 1.19 to 2.43 | 0.004 |
| <2500 patients per full time equivalent GP | 1.52 | 1.11 to 2.08 | 0.008 |
| <0.8 full time equivalent practice assistant employed per 2500 patients | 1.42 | 1.04 to 1.93 | 0.024 |
| Single handed | 1.42 | 1.03 to 1.95 | 0.031 |
| Mean age of GPs >45 years | 1.35 | 1.01 to 1.82 | 0.046 |
| Hypercholesterolaemia; assessment of risk factors | |||
| ≥0.8 full time equivalent practice assistant employed per 2500 patients | 3.11 | 1.38 to 6.98 | 0.006 |
| Hypercholesterolaemia; provision of information and advice | |||
| Mean age of GPs >45 years | 4.21 | 2.19 to 8.09 | <0.001 |
| Non-training practice | 2.87 | 1.28 to 6.44 | 0.011 |
| Single handed | 2.66 | 1.29 to 5.49 | 0.008 |