Table 1 Characteristics of the participants
| Characteristic | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 12 | (44%) |
| Female | 15 | (56%) |
| Function | ||
| HRM | 17 | (63%) |
| Line manager | 10 | (37%) |
| Years of experience in function | ||
| Average | 8.76 years, SD 7.43 | |
| Work sector | ||
| Higher education | 15 | (56%) |
| Other | 12 | (44%) |
| Received training in employee health management | ||
| Yes | 8 | (30%) |
| No | 19 | (70%) |
| Has practical experience in managing chronically ill employees | ||
| Yes | 13 | (48%) |
| No | 14 | (52%) |
| Has experienced obstacles in managing chronically ill employees | ||
| Yes | 11 | (85%) |
| No | 2 | (15%) |
| Not applicable | 14 | |