The tensions between micro-, meso- and macro-levels: physiotherapists’ views of their role towards fall prevention in the community – a qualitative study

Table 3 Characteristics of the Study Participants’

Physio- therapist	Age groups in years	Gender	Years of experience	Years working in primary healthcare	Additional education	Position/Unit
1	30–34	Male	2	2	Sports teacher	Rehabilitation
2	30–34	Male	6	6	Physiotherapy for older adults	Rehabilitation
3	30–34	Female	3	1.5	None	Rehabilitation
4	35–39	Female	13	7	None	Rehabilitation
5	20–24	Male	1	0.5	None	Rehabilitation
6	40–44	Male	8	2	Health communication	Rehabilitation
7	45–49	Female	19	15	Health communication	Manager physiotherapy unit
8	35–39	Female	12	12	None	Rehabilitation and preventative care
9	30–34	Male	5	5	Physiotherapy for older adults	Rehabilitation and preventative care
10	40–44	Female	16	14	Physiotherapy for older adults	Rehabilitation and preventative care
11	35–39	Male	15	15	Physiotherapy for older adults	Rehabilitation and preventative care
12	45–49	Female	25	14.5	Health communication	Reablement
13	35–39	Female	12	10	None	Rehabilitation
14	50–59	Female	25	25	Physiotherapy for older adults	Rehabilitation
15	60–69	Female	40	4	Mental health work	Rehabilitation
16	35–39	Female	10	4	None	Reablement
17	25–29	Female	4	3	None	Rehabilitation

ISSN: 1472-6963