Introduction This document presents the results of the 2014 CVC general practice survey. A total of 255 responses were received for this survey, of which 220 (86.3%) were complete. All responses received (including incomplete responses) have been included in the analysis. The results from the 2012 and 2013 survey are included for comparison where the questions asked in both surveys align. Figures which do not indicate they include data for all three years show the 2014 results only. Open text responses have not been edited and appear as entered by the respondent. Only open text responses from the 2014 survey have been included. Question 1: Please indicate if you would like to participate in the survey Answer options 2014 2013 2012 Response per cent Response count Response per cent Response count Response per cent Response count Yes, I have read the information above and consent to participate in the survey 98.4% 251 98.7% 225 98.3% 174 No, I do not wish to participate in the survey 1.6% 4 1.3% 3 1.7% 3 answered question 255 228 177 skipped question 0 0 0 Question 2: What is your occupation? Answer options Response per cent Response count General Practitioner 15.6% 39 Practice Nurse (registered) 58.0% 145 Practice Nurse (enrolled) 10.8% 27 DVA contracted Community Nurse 0.8% 2 Aboriginal Health Worker 0.0% 0 Practice Manager 12.8% 32 Other (please specify) 2.0% 5 answered question 250 skipped question 5
Question 4: How many GPs work in the general practice where you work? Answer options 2014 2013 2012 Response per cent Response count Response per cent Response count Response per cent Response count Solo practice 5.8% 14 6.3% 13 9.4% 15 2-4 GPs 23.8% 57 22.0% 45 26.3% 42 5-9 GPs 43.3% 104 48.8% 100 46.9% 75 10 or more GPs 27.1% 65 22.0% 45 17.5% 28 Don't know 0.0% 0 1.0% 2 N/A N/A answered question 240 205 160 skipped question 15 23 17 Question 5: How many nurses work in the general practice where you work? Answer options 2014 2013 2012 Response per cent Response count Response per cent Response count Response per cent Response count None 2.9% 7 2.0% 4 N/A N/A 1-3 nurses 59.6% 143 54.1% 111 66.9% 107 4-6 nurses 25.8% 62 33.2% 68 28.1% 45 7 or more nurses 11.7% 28 10.2% 21 3.8% 6 Don't know 0.0% 0 0.5% 1 1.3% 2 answered question 240 205 160 skipped questions 15 23 17 Question 6: Has the practice you work in implemented the CVC Program with a practice nurse providing the care coordination? Answer options Response per cent Response count Yes 94.2% 226 No 5.8% 14 answered question 240 skipped question 15
45 1 92 1 139 0 46 0 93 0 140 1 Summary of responses: 2014 2013 2012 Answer Response per cent Response count Response per cent Response count Response per cent Response count 0 2.5% 5 2.8% 5 1.3% 2 1 to 5 22.9% 46 29.1% 52 22.5% 36 6 to 10 21.9% 44 16.2% 29 19.4% 31 11 to 15 15.9% 32 12.8% 23 11.3% 18 16 to 20 10.9% 22 13.4% 24 14.4% 23 21 or more 25.9% 52 25.7% 46 28.8% 46 Don't know 0.00% 0 0.0% 0 2.5% 4 answered question 201 179 160 skipped question 54 49 17 Question 12: What methods do you/your practice use to identify Gold Card holders who are eligible for the CVC Program? Answer options Rarely use this Typically use this N/A Rating Average Response Count Letters received from DVA 65 (28%) 29 (12%) 37 (16%) 18 (8%) 72 (31%) 13 (6%) 3.01 234 Practice / patient records of Gold Card holders 24 (10%) 10 (4%) 16 (7%) 25 (11%) 155 (66%) 4 (2%) 4.20 234 As Gold Card holders attend for a consult 27 (12%) 17 (7%) 23 (10%) 35 (15%) 129 (55%) 3 (1%) 3.96 234 Gold Card holders who request participation in the CVC Program 107 (46%) 33 (14%) 24 (10%) 19 (8%) 38 (16%) 13 (6%) 2.31 234 Gold Card holders who have received a letter from DVA about the CVC Program 82 (35%) 29 (12%) 27 (12%) 24 (10%) 57 (24%) 15 (6%) 2.75 234 Other (please specify) 26 answered question 234 skipped question 21