Table 1 General characteristics of participants (N = 316)
Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
Age (in years) | |
<20 | 1 (0.3) |
20 ~ 30 | 190 (60.1) |
30 ~ 40 | 113 (36.8) |
>40 | 12 (3.8) |
Education | |
Specialist qualification | 57 (18.0) |
Bachelor’s degree | 255 (80.7) |
Master’s degree | 4 (1.3) |
Position | |
Junior | 247 (78.2) |
Mid-level | 63 (19.9) |
Senior | 6 (1.9) |
Work experience in ICU (in years) | |
<5 | 171 (54.1) |
5 ~ 10 | 90 (28.5) |
10 ~ 15 | 41 (13.0) |
>15 | 14 (4.4) |
Number of dying patients cared for | |
<10 | 87 (27.5) |
10 ~ 20 | 81 (25.6) |
20 ~ 30 | 42 (13.3) |
>30 | 106 (33.5) |