Table 1 Characteristics of the sample
Female (%) | 10 (77) |
|---|---|
Age (SD) | 38 (SD 11.8; range 21–61) |
Highest education level (%) | |
Secondary vocational education (%) | 7 (54) |
Higher professional (nurse) education (%) | 6 (46) |
Course in geriatric care (%) | 3 (23) |
Years of experience as a nurse, mean (SD) | 17 (13.0; range 2–45) |
Hospital experience, mean (SD) | 17 (12.8; range 2–45) |
Full time employment (%) | 13 (100) |
Experience taking care of older patients (SD) | 11.6 (SD 14.1; range 0–45) |