Table 1.

Demographics of the patients and professional groups

Patient demographics
Age group	Number invited		Number recruited		Initial interview	Follow-up interview
	Male	Female	Male	Female
40–49	0	1	0	1	1	1
50–59	2	2	2	1	3	3
60–69	5	4	5	3	8	6
70–79	3	7	2	4	6	5
80–89	2	1	1	1	2	1
Total	12	15	10	10	20	16
Professional groups
Group	Invited		Participated		Notes
Community respiratory team	5		5
Anticipatory care services	5		3		1 left the service
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Health service managers	9		6		2 had limited knowledge of Light Touch service
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