Table 1.

Participant demographic characteristics (n=58)

Characteristics	N	Percentage
Sex
Men	43	74
Women	15	26
Age group, yr
30–39	14	24
40–49	20	34
50–59	18	31
60–69	5	7
70–79	1	2
Years of experience in hemodialysis
≤10	14	24
11–20	22	38
21–30	14	24
>30	8	14
Country
United Kingdom	14	24
Australia	13	22
Belgium	8	14
United States	7	12
Austria	5	7
Canada	4	7
Germany	4	7
Singapore	2	3
New Zealand	1	2
Size of dialysis unit—no. of current patients on hemodialysis
1–50	5	7
51–100	5	7
101–200	10	17
201–300	9	16
301–400	4	7
>400	25	43
Private practice
Yes	12	21
No	46	79
Interview venue
Hospital (office or meeting room)	50	86
Conference	8	14