Table 1.
Response rate and professional division of respondents
| iteration | focus group | iteration 1 | iteration 2 | focus group | iteration 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number | n = 15 | n = 40 | n = 34 | n = 21 | n = 33 |
| Geographical coverage | NL, UK | International | NL, N, UK | NL, N, UK | NL, N, UK |
| Key professional expertise | |||||
| (Old Age) Psychiatrist | 10 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
| Neurologist | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Geriatrician | – | 3 | 8 | 2 | 8 |
| Elderly care physician | 2 | – | – | 3 | – |
| Nurse | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nurs home doctor/GP | – | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Scientist | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Policy maker | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Clin Pharmacologist | – | – | 5 | – | 4 |
| Spec fam. medicine | 1 | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Clinical Psychologist | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pharmacist | – | – | 1 | – | – |
aThe focus group of consumer experts was organized in the UK and consists of six former caregivers, two current caregivers and one person with dementia.