Table 2.
Demographic data of nurses working in our ICUs.
| Characteristics (n = 231) | Number/percentage |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Female | 221 (96%) |
| Male | 10 (4%) |
| Years with bachelor degree in nursing | |
| Less than 1 year | 18 (8%) |
| 1–2 years | 15 (6%) |
| 3–5 years | 26 (11%) |
| 6–10 years | 33 (14%) |
| 11–15 years | 40 (17%) |
| 16–25 years | 46 (20%) |
| More than 25 years | 53 (23%) |
| Total years of experience working in an ICU | |
| Less than 1 year | 34 (15%) |
| 1–2 years | 30 (13%) |
| 3–5 years | 21 (9%) |
| 6–10 years | 32 (14%) |
| 11–15 years | 40 (17%) |
| 16–25 years | 48 (21%) |
| More than 25 years | 26 (11%) |
| Degree in critical care nursing | |
| Yes | 147 (64%) |
| No | 74 (32%) |
| Trainee | 10 (4%) |
| Previous teaching on communication with mechanically ventilated patients | |
| Yes | 166 (72%) |
| No | 50 (22%) |
| Do not know | 15 (6%) |