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Table 1 Characteristics of key stakeholders participating in focus groups and interviews

From: Health care stakeholder perspectives regarding the role of a patient navigator during transition to adult care

Characteristic

No. (%) of participants

n = 34

Gender

 Female

27 (79%)

Age

 < 40

3 (9%)

 > 40

28 (82%)

Work location

 Calgary city

22 (65%)

 Edmonton city

9 (27%)

 Semi-urban/rural Alberta

3 (9%)

Participant roles

 Policy maker/Administrator

13 (38%)

 Family advisor

1 (3%)

 Physician

5 (15%)

 Nurse

8 (24%)

 Social Worker

4 (12%)

 Dietician

4 (12%)

 Researcher

2 (6%)

 Transition Coordinator

5 (15%)

Years of experience in role

 Less than 5

5 (15%)

 5 to 10

8 (24%)

 11 to 19

7 (21%)

 More than 20

14 (41%)

 Identified as being in leadership position

9 (27%)

Working with primarily

 Adolescents only

20 (59%)

 Adults only

6 (18%)

 Adolescents and adults

7 (21%)

Work setting

 Primary care (adolescents)

7 (21%)

 Primary care (adults)

2 (5%)

 Tertiary care (adolescents)

19 (56%)

 Tertiary care (adults)

6 (18%)

 Community-based setting

6 (18%)