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| Interviewed healthcare providers | n | Gender, (M/F) (n) | Age, range (years) | Experience in (COPD) healthcare, range (years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | 2 | 2/0 | 52–61 | 23–42 |
| Pulmonologists | 1 | 1/0 | 52 | 25 |
| PN | 5 | 0/5 | 44–53 | 12–30 |
| PCNS | 6 | 1/6 | 29–52 | 8–32 |
| Nurse practitioner and nurse specialist | 1 | 0/1 | 52 | 29 |
Abbreviations: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; F, female; GP, general practitioners; PCNS, pulmonary clinical nurse specialists; PN, practice nurses; M, male.
