Table 5 Characteristics of interview participants (n = 24)
Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
Mean age in years ±SD (range) | 49.8 ± 9.6 (33–62) |
Age category, n(%) | |
30–39 | 4 (16.7) |
40–49 | 7 (29.2) |
50–59 | 9 (37.5) |
60–69 | 4 (16.7) |
Female sex, n(%) | 18 (75.0) |
Profession, n(%) | |
Pulmonologist | 7 (29.2) |
COPD nurse | 9 (37.5) |
General practitioner | 4 (16.7) |
Palliative care nurse | 4 (16.7) |
Years in profession, mean ± SD (range) | 10.9 ± 9.3 (1–32) |
Years in profession, n(%) | |
< 5 | 7 (29.2) |
5–10 | 8 (33.3) |
≥10 | 9 (37.5) |