Table 2 Participant characteristics
Participant group | Age range | Sex | Diagnosis/relationship to patient/Qualification of professional |
|---|---|---|---|
Patient (n = 16) | 29–83 (median 61.9 years) | Male- 31% Female- 69% | Amputee 12.5% Spinal 12.5% Orthopedic 31% General medicine 44% |
Family member n = 16 | Male- 37% Female- 63% | Spouse or partner 69% Child 31% | |
Clinicians n = 17 | Less than 2 years experience- n = 2 More than 2 years experience n = 15 | Male- 6% Female 94% | Medicine 6% Nursing 6% Speech pathology 12% Occupational Therapy 52% Physiotherapy 12% Social work 6% Dietitic 6% |
Managers n = 12 | Male 42% Female 58% | Medical 33% Nursing 42% Occupational Therapy 17% Physiotherapy 8% |