Table 5.
Characteristics of interviewees (n = 15)
| Characteristic | Subclass | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | Female | 6 |
| Male | 9 | |
| Age group | 30 to 39 | 3 |
| 40 to 49 | 3 | |
| 50 to 59 | 6 | |
| 60 plus | 3 | |
| Work hours (clinical work) | Part-time | 6 |
| Full-time | 9 | |
| Work experience in clinical practice | <10 years | 3 |
| 10–20 years | 4 | |
| >20 years | 8 | |
| Professional background | Physiotherapy | 5 |
| Psychology | 2 | |
| General practice | 1 | |
| Injury management | 1 | |
| Occupational medicine | 1 | |
| Pain & Rehab | 3 | |
| Surgery | 2 | |
| Clinical setting – geographical | Urban | 11 |
| Rural | 1 | |
| Both | 3 | |
| Clinical setting – type | Public | 3 |
| Private | 6 | |
| Public & Private | 4 | |
| Community | 2 |