Title:	Reliability and Validity in the GP Patient Survey
Principal research question:	A three-year programme of work is being completed on this large and comprehensive survey of primary care patients in England. Over two million responses to the questionnaire are being analysed to determine the reliability of questions, responses of different population groups and groups with specific morbidities, what impact case mix adjustment would have, and priorities for care of different population groups.
Methodology description:	We are also carrying out an experimental study using ‘mystery shoppers’ to validate questions on how easy patients find it to make appointments with GPs, and conducting interviews and focus groups to understand how GPs and managers respond to information on the survey that is now publicly available. In addition to providing information about the validity and reliability of the GP Patient Survey, the research is being designed to provide generalisable information to inform the design and conduct of other patient experience surveys in a range of healthcare settings.
Project organisation
Start date:	1st April 2009
End date:	31st December 2012
Contact person:	Professor Martin Roland
Contact Details:	Primary Care Research Unit Institute of Public Health University Forvie Site, Robinson Way Cambridge Cambs CB2 0SR UK Telephone: (01223) 762033 Fax: 01223 762515 E-mail: martin.roland@medschl.cam.ac.uk
Collaborative:	Main Research Website : click here
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