Table 1 Demographics of the interviewed physicians and nursing staff
Demographic | Physicians (n = 13) | Nursing staff (n = 13) | Overall (n = 26) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Male | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Female | 9 | 12 | 21 | |
Age (yr) | Mean (range) | 45 (25–60) | 45 (24–61) | 45 (24–61) |
Years of professional experience | Mean (range) | 15 (0–36) | 17 (0–32) | 16 (0–36) |
Type of facility | Nursing home | 10 | 9 | 19 |
Residential care home | 3 | 4 | 7 | |
Facility location | Urban area | 8 | 7 | 15 |
Rural area | 5 | 6 | 11 | |
Professional specialism | Nursing home | Elderly care physician (7) | Nurse* (4) | - |
Elderly care physician in training (1) | ||||
Junior doctor (1) | Nurse assistant* (5) | |||
Physician assistant (1) | ||||
Residential care home | General practitioner (3) | Nurse assistant* (4) | ||