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Table 1 General characteristics of the expert groups (N(%))

From: Development of a competency for professional oral hygiene care of endotracheally-intubated patients in the intensive care unit: development and validity evidence

General characteristics

First test

Second test

Gender

Man

3(30.0%)

8(44.4%)

Woman

7(70.0%)

10(55.6%)

Type of profession

Dental hygienist

5(50.0%)

5(27.8%)

Nurse

3(30.0%)

5(27.8%)

Dentist

1(10.0%)

5(27.8%)

Doctor

1(10.0%)

3(16.7%)

Work experience (years)

Less than 6

4(40.0%)

10(56.0%)

11 to 35 or less

6(60.0%)

8(44.8%)

Oral care experience in hospital (years)

Less than 1

6(60.0%)

10(55.5%)

2 to 10 or less

4(40.0%)

8(44.8%)

Average work experience (years)

12.20

11.33