Table 1 Characteristics of the professionals
Characteristics | Total N = 311 (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Sex | Male | 39 (12.5) |
Female | 272 (87.5) | |
Educational status | Secondary school | 43 (13.8) |
College | 230 (74.0) | |
University | 38 (12.2) | |
Profession | Professionals | 152 (48.9) |
- Nurse | 85 | |
- Nursing assistant | 33 | |
- Support roles | 34 | |
Middle management | 136 (43.7) | |
- Chief nurse | 72 | |
- Medical director | 5 | |
- Specialist coordinator | 59 | |
Executive management | 23 (7.4) | |
- Nursing home director | 23 | |
Discusses ACP frequently | Yes | 237 (76.2) |
No | 74 (23.8) | |
Previous ACP training | Yes No | 142 (45.7) 169 (54.3) |