Table 2 Healthcare Providers (N = 42)
Category | n (%) |
|---|---|
Sex | |
Female | 40 (95.2) |
Male | 2 (4.8) |
Age (years) | |
18–44 | 17 (40.5) |
45–64 | 25 (59.5) |
Province | |
Ontario | 22 (52.4) |
Alberta | 20 (47.6) |
Highest Education Completed | |
Secondary School | 1 (2.4) |
Diploma | 7 (16.7) |
Bachelor’s Degree | 17 (40.5) |
Master’s Degree | 7 (16.7) |
MD | 4 (9.5) |
Certificate | 6 (14.3) |
Professional Background | |
Exercise Therapist | 1 (2.4) |
Nurse Case Manager | 1 (2.4) |
Nurse Practitioner | 1 (2.4) |
Personal Support Worker | 6 (14.3) |
Pharmacist | 1 (2.4) |
Physician | 4 (9.5) |
Physiotherapist | 3 (7.1) |
Registered Dietitian | 1 (2.4) |
Registered Nurse | 12 (28.6) |
Registered/Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 (16.7) |
Speech Language Pathologist | 1 (2.4) |
Social Worker | 4 (9.5) |
Years of Experience in Current Role | |
0–5 years | 7 (16.7) |
6–10 years | 7 (16.7) |
11–15 years | 8 (19.0) |
16–20 years | 3 (7.1) |
20+ years | 17 (40.5) |
Work Setting | |
Primary Care | 20 (47.6) |
Home Care | 19 (45.2) |
Other (e.g., rehabilitation service, outreach clinic) | 3 (7.1) |