Table 2.
Characteristics of the sample (staff)
| na (%) | m (±SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Men | 56 (4.8) | |
| Women | 1105 (95.2 | |
| Age (Years) | 45.8 (11.2) | |
| Years of experience in aged care | 15.9 (10.4) | |
| Years of work in this facility | 7.6 (6.9) | |
| Qualifications | ||
| Registered nurses | 35 (3.1) | |
| Enrolled nurses | 910 (80.1) | |
| Nurses’ assistants | 120 (10.6) | |
| No formal qualifications | 42 (3.7) | |
| Other education | 29 (2.6) | |
| Regular supervision | 234 (20.9) | |
| Additional education in dementia care | 598 (56.0) | |
an does not always add up to 1213 in all variables due to missing items