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Table 1 Participant characteristics (n = 16)

From: Developing a digital communication training tool on information-provision in oncology: uncovering learning needs and training preferences

Gender

10 female; 6 male

Age

Median: 38 years (interquartile range: 8 years)

Specialty

 - haematology

8

 - radiotherapy

2

 - nursing

6

Medical centre

 - academic (4)

13

 - peripheral (2)

3

Professional work experience

 - limited experienced (< 5 years)

3

 - moderate (5–10 years of experience)

4

 - high (> 10 years of experience).

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Participants’ response to attitude statementsa:

Median value (interquartile range)

 - I am able to effectively inform my patients about treatment

8.0 (IQR = 0.3)

 - I want to improve my skills regarding effective information- provision about treatment

7.5 (IQR = 2.0)

 - I regard myself proficient with (new) technology

7.0 (IQR = 1.0)

 - I want to enroll in a digital training concerning effective information-provision about treatment

8.0 (IQR = 1.5)

  1. aAnswers on a scale of 1 (totally disagree) to 10 (totally agree)