Table 2 Characteristics of Brazilian and Dutch healthcare professionals participating in the survey study
Characteristics | BHP (n = 99) | DHP (n = 105) |
|---|---|---|
Age, years (mean, SD) | 40.0 (6.4) | 42.0 (10.5) |
Sex, (n male, %) | 21 (21) | 25 (24) |
Work experience, years (mean, SD) | 15.6 (6.2) | 14.0 (10.0) |
Number of new patients per month (mean, SD) | 13.5 (9.5) | 8.0 (8.9) |
Discipline, (n, %) | ||
Physical therapist | 14 (14) | 41 (39) |
Psychologist | 12 (12) | 14 (13) |
Physician | 10 (10) | 47 (45) |
Nurse | 28 (26) | . |
Occupational therapist | 3 (3) | . |
Hospital-based educator | 3 (3) | . |
Physical education instructor | 10 (10) | . |
Neurologist | 5 (5) | . |
Other* | 14 (14) | 3 (3) |
Work setting** (n, %) | ||
Health centre in primary care | . | 10 (10) |
Rehabilitation centre | 97 (97) | 75 (71) |
Hospital | 4 (4) | 34 (32) |
Use of digital rehabilitation tools (n yes, %) | 50 (50) | 40 (38) |