Table 1

Courses involved in the study setting

CourseTimes offeredCourse length in calendar time (months)Corresponding to full-time study weeksTotal number of participants completed courseProfession by trainingDid not complete course (not included in study)
PhysiciansNursesOthers (physio- therapist, economist, logistics engineer)
Quality-driven organisational development624201572267689
Quality improvement for contract nurses in cancer care412101051056
Quality improvement for higher management16542199142
Quality improvement for residential physicians26540403
Total12344811814420