Table 2.

Themes that emerged from the focus groups

Themes	Categories	Sub-categories
Need to increase interprofessional collaboration system	Need for increased system of inter-professional collaboration Need for a system of cooperation between physicians and nurses Increase levels of communication and understanding between physicians and nurses Recognize the competencies of different professionals Many situations require physicians and nurses to be present at the same time Importance of teamwork for optimal patient management It is necessary to share decisions Handover is essential Doctors and nurses bring skills and have different roles The nurse with certain skills can independently manage certain devices The nurse can independently manage patient monitoring	Many situations require physicians and nurses to be present at the same time Importance of teamwork for optimal patient management It is necessary to share decisions Handover is essential Doctors and nurses bring skills and have different roles The nurse with certain skills can independently manage certain devices The nurse can independently manage patient monitoring
Autonomy and professional role	Expectations regarding activities to be performed independently	Autonomies are linked to competencies “Know-how” is related to autonomies Field experience can enable greater autonomy
Need for a shared advanced education system for physicians and nurses	Importance of basic training Importance of field training Need for specific training Need for a shared educational pathway between physicians and nurses	Basic training is critical The importance of field experience A period of shadowing with more competent people is necessary Need for refresher courses for both professionals The importance of simulations aimed at doctors and nurses to learn the management of advanced devices Need for shared training paths between doctors and nurses