Table 1 Patient and staff characteristics
Patients | 4T (n = 708) | Qualitative sample (n = 45) |
|---|---|---|
Age | Â | Â |
   Mean age (± SD) | 61.7 (±9.8)* | 64.7 (± 8.5)** |
Sex | Â | Â |
   Male (%) | 456 (64) | 29 (64) |
   Female (%) | 252 (36) | 16 (36) |
Randomisation | Â | Â |
   Biphasic (%) | 235 (33) | 15 (33) |
   Prandial (%) | 239 (34) | 15 (33) |
   Basal (%) | 234 (33) | 15 (33) |
Glycaemic control at Yr 3 | Â | Â |
   Median HbA1c | 6.9% | 6.9% |
   Number (%) of patients with HbA1c £ 6.5% | 283 (40) | 19 (42) |
   Number (%) of patients with HbA1c £ 7.0% | 425 (60) | 26 (58) |
Health Care Professionals | 4T ➢ | Qualitative sample (n = 21) |
   Role |  |  |
   Physician (Phy) | - | 9 |
   Research Nurse (RNs) | - | 12 |
Experience in diabetic medicine | Â | Â |
   0-5 years | - | 1 |
   10+ years | - | 8 |
Clinical background in diabetic nursing prior to 4-T (e.g. Diabetes Specialist Nurse) | Â | Â |
   Yes | - | 8 |
   No | - | 4 |
Nurse role during 4-T | Â | Â |
   Research only | - | 6 |
   Research and clinical care | - | 6 |