Table 1.
Description of the study sample
| Profession | Phase I: qualitative (interview) | Phase II: quantitative (online survey) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General practitioners/family physicians | 8 | 79 | 87 |
| Specialistsa | 8 | 18 | 26 |
| Nurses | 8 | 18 | 26 |
| Pharmacists | 5 | 54 | 59 |
| Certified Respiratory Educators (CRE)b | 8 | 21 | 29 |
| Non-healthcare providers (sources of triangulation) | |||
| Admins/payers/policy influencers | 4 | – | 4 |
| Patient advocates | 2 | – | 2 |
| Total | 43 | 190 | 233 |
aIncluding allergists/clinical immunologists, respirologists and internal medicine specialists
bIncluding nurses and pharmacists who have obtained a Respiratory Educator certification