TABLE 2.
Sample characteristics of the HCPs participating in focus groups displayed by center (n = 32)
| Centre 1 | Centre 2 | Centre 3 | Centre 4 | Centre 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n = 6 | n = 7 | n = 5 | n = 7 | n = 6 | |
| Female gender, No. | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Age, years a (range) | 35 (27–59) | 47 (44–75) | 56 (47–61) | 57 (32–61) | 54.5 (31–63) |
| Current profession, No. | |||||
| (Pediatric) Oncologist/internist | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Nurse | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Other medical doctors (cardiologists, gynecologists) | ‐ | 1 | ‐ | 1 | 1 |
| Other HCPs (psychologists, physiotherapists) | 3 | ‐ | ‐ | 1 | 1 |
| Years of experience in pediatric oncology, years a (range) | 12 (5–34) | 23 (19–51) | 30 (20–33) | 32 (10–40) | 21 (8–39) |
| Number of CCSs seen in center per month, No. | 20 | 170 | 18 | 75 | 200 |
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Data are shown as medians.