Table 2 Healthcare professionals’ characteristics
N | 87 |
|---|---|
Sex (female), n (%) | 51 (58.6) |
Age in years, M (SD) | 44.3 (11.2) |
Occupational group, n (%) | |
 Nursing manager | 11 (12.6) |
 Head nurse | 19 (21.8) |
 Registered nurse | 20 (23.0) |
 Nursing expert a | 8 (9.2) |
 Equipment provider | 7 (8.0) |
 Physiotherapist | 6 (6.9) |
 Occupational therapist | 3 (3.4) |
 Speech and language therapist | 9 (10.3) |
 Physician | 4 (4.6) |
Professional experience MV in years, M (SD) | 13.6 (9.2) |
Professional experience HMV in years, M (SD) | 9.4 (6.0) |
Advanced education as respiratory therapist, n (%) | 9 (10.3) |