Category of participant | Inclusion/exclusion criteria | Representation criteria |
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Public representatives Steps 1, 2, 3 meetings (Target: 90 participants) | 1) Adult with or without a chronic condition 2) Be competent to share opinions with others 3) Not be currently or previously working as a clinician or healthcare manager | Age, gender, employment, and health status (healthy adults without chronic disease, patients with uncomplicated chronic disease, patients with complex chronic conditions) |
Clinicians and managers Step 2 meeting (Target: 72 participants) | 1) Work as a clinician or manager in relation with the prevention or management of chronic diseases 2) Work within the catchment area of a participating health authority 3) Be competent to share opinions with others | Include a minimum of two primary care physicians, one manager familiar with the chronic disease program and existing information systems, and a balanced mix of clinicians and managers involved in chronic disease prevention and management |
Clinicians and managers Step 3 decision makers' meeting (Target: 60 participants) | 1) Be identified by the local health authority's CEO to advise him/her on the choice of quality indicator 2) Be a member of the board or professional council of the local health authority or family medicine group | Include the CEO or his/her representative, as well as one physician; the identification of other key decision makers is left to the CEO's discretion |