Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the study group (n = 210).
| N/mean | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 157 | 74 |
| Mean age in years (SD) | 43.3 (10.8) | |
| Mean working history, in years (SD) | 13.2 (10.2) | |
| Mean working history within chronic care, in years (SD) | 11.3 (9.5) | |
| Working discipline | ||
| Psychiatrist/psychologists | 6 | 3 |
| Psychiatric nurse | 117 | 56 |
| Occupational therapist | 32 | 15 |
| Placement supporter | 11 | 5 |
| Case manager | 10 | 5 |
| Care assistant | 10 | 5 |
| General staff members of Impact* | 24 | 12 |
| Setting of employment | ||
| Clinical intensive care | 39 | 19 |
| Crisis intervention team | 6 | 3 |
| Sheltered and protected care | 65 | 31 |
| Ambulatory care | 12 | 5 |
| Day-activity centre | 42 | 20 |
| Impact general* | 26 | 12 |
| Information not available | 20 | 10 |
*The Impact general group includes managers, secretaries, administrative employees, and a priest.