Characteristics of participants in focus group. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Characteristic | Focus group participants (n=58) |
|---|---|
| Male | 12 (21) |
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 46.3 (9.92) |
| Age range | 28-69 |
| Job title: | |
| Consultant | 4 (7) |
| Junior doctor | 9 (16) |
| General practitioner | 6 (10) |
| Practice nurse | 4 (7) |
| Clinical nurse specialist | 11 (19) |
| Other nurse | 19 (33) |
| Allied health professional | 5 (9) |
| Place of work: | |
| Acute hospital | 10 (17) |
| General practice | 28 (48) |
| Hospice | 15 (26) |
| Specialist palliative care unit | 5 (9) |