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Table 2 Characteristics of the patients in the palliative phase of cancer and interdisciplinary HCPs (N = 19)

From: Implementation of remote home care: assessment guided by the RE-AIM framework

Patients characteristics (n = 11)

HCP characteristics (n = 8)

Sex

 

Sex

 

 Females

5

 Females

6

 Males

6

 Males

2

Age, years

 

Age, years

 

 Mean (range)

66 (30–94)

 Mean (range)

37 (27–50)

Living-situation

 

Profession

 

 Cohabiting

4

 Specialized nursea

2

 Living alone

7

 Nurse

2

RHC devices provided

 

 Social worker

1

 Tablet device

2

 Physical therapist

1

 Tablet device with self-reporting of symptoms

9

 Occupational therapistb

2

 Weight scale

6

Experience in healthcare

 

 Electronic drug dispenser

2

 Years, mean (range)

13 (4–27)

 Blood glucose meter

1

Experience in current position

 

 Pulse oximetry

1

 Years, mean (range)

6 (1–10)

 Blood pressure monitor

1

  
  1. a One specialized nurse operated as cancer care coordinator in the district
  2. b One occupational therapist operated as project manager for implementing RHC.
  3. HCP, healthcare professional; RHC, remote home care