Table 3 Characteristics of study participants
Characteristic | Submitted baseline survey, n = 47 n (%) | Submitted baseline and post-surveys, n = 39 n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gender (female/male) | 43/4 (91/9) | 35/4 (90/10) |
Age (years) | 40.7 (11.0)* | 40.5 (10.5)* |
Professional role in the last 6 months | ||
Mainly clinical (direct patient management) | 41 (87.2) | 34 (87.2) |
Hospital (public) | 24 (51.1) | 21 (53.8) |
Hospital (private) | 1 (2.1) | 1 (2.6) |
Primary/Intermediate Care | 4 (8.5) | 2 (5.1) |
Community-based (public) | 5 (10.6) | 4 (10.3) |
Community-based (non-government) | 1 (2.1) | 1 (2.6) |
Community-based (private practice) | 3 (6.4) | 2 (5.1) |
Community-based (palliative care) | 3 (6.4) | 3 (7.7) |
Mainly non-clinical (e.g. academic/ research) | 6 (12.8) | 5 (12.8) |
University teaching | 3 (6.4) | 2 (5.1) |
University full-time research | 2 (4.3) | 2 (5.1) |
University full-time post-grad coursework | 1 (2.1) | 1 (2.6) |
Professional discipline | ||
Allied Health Assistance | 1 (2.1) | 1 (2.6) |
Nursing | 12 (25.5) | 10 (25.6) |
Occupational Therapy | 2 (4.2) | 1 (5.1) |
Physiotherapy | 32 (68.1) | 27 (69.2) |
How many years have you been practicing with people with chronic breathlessness? (years) | 7 [11]# | 8 [10]# |
In the past 3 months, how often have you had a conversation about chronic breathlessness? | ||
At least once a day | 15 (31.9) | 12 (30.8) |
At least once a week | 24 (51.1) | 20 (51.3) |
At least once a month | 5 (10.6) | 5 (12.8) |
Not at all | 0 | 0 |
No direct clinical contact with people with chronic breathlessness | 3 (6.4) | 2 (5.1) |
How would you rate your expertise in chronic breathlessness? (0–10 VAS) | 5.4 (1.7)* | 5.5 (1.5)* |