Table 4 Characteristics of Health Providers (n = 18)
Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
Type of Health Provider | |
 Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 (27.8) |
 Physician (General or Specialist) | 3 (16.7) |
 Occupational Therapist | 1 (5.6) |
 Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | 2 (11.1) |
 Social Worker | 3 (16.7) |
 Therapeutic Recreationist | 1 (5.6) |
 Kinesiologist | 1 (5.6) |
 Personal Support Worker (PSW) | 2 (11.1) |
Sex | Â |
 Female | 14 (77.8) |
 Male | 4 (22.2) |
Age (years) | |
  ≤ 30 | 3 (16.7) |
 31 – 40 | 7 (38.8) |
 41 – 50 | 1 (5.6) |
 51 – 60 | 5 (27.8) |
  ≥ 61 | 2 (11.1) |
Years Employed in Field (years) | |
  ≤ 3 | 3 (16.7) |
 4 – 10 | 4 (22.2) |
 11 – 15 | 1 (5.6) |
 16 – 20 | 3 (16.7) |
  ≥ 21 | 7 (38.8) |
Level of Education | |
 Diploma or Certificate | 5 (27.8) |
 Undergraduate Degree | 3 (16.7) |
 Graduate Degree | 10 (55.6) |
Years in Current Position (years) | |
  ≤ 3 | 9 (50.0) |
 4 – 10 | 5 (27.8) |
  ≥ 21 | 4 (22.2) |