Table 2 Researcher characteristics

(MH) (female)

RN (Master’s degree), MNSc, PhD-candidate

Head of School at a University of Applied Science

Has completed formal qualitative research study modules at Master’s and PhD levels.

Has conducted qualitative research studies. Has taught qualitative research methods. Has supervised Bachelor’s and Master’s theses which have used qualitative research methods.

(JL) (male)

MD, PhD, Professor in a University and Chief Physician in a University Hospital

Has studied the principles and application of qualitative research methods through informal learning activities.

Has conducted qualitative research studies. Has experience in developing measurement tools and questionnaires.

(HK) (female)

RN, PhD, Professor in a University

Has completed formal qualitative research methods education at Master’s and PhD levels.

Has conducted qualitative research studies. Has taught qualitative research methods at Master’s and PhD levels. Has supervised Master’s and PhD theses which use qualitative research methods. Has authored a textbook and conducted research about content analysis as a research method. Has experience in developing measurement tools and questionnaires.

(TP) (female)

RN, PhD, Professor in a University

Has completed formal qualitative research methods education at Master’s and PhD levels.

Has conducted qualitative research studies. Has supervised Master’s and PhD theses which use qualitative research methods. Has experience in building measurement tools and questionnaires.