Table 2.
Staff participant characteristics (N = 77)
| Characteristic | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 69 | 89.6 |
| Male | 7 | 9.1 |
| Missing | 1 | 1.3 |
| Age | ||
| Under 25 | 2 | 2.6 |
| 25 to 34 | 11 | 14.3 |
| 35 to 44 | 17 | 22.1 |
| 45 to 54 | 24 | 31.2 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 | 20.8 |
| 65 and older | 7 | 9.1 |
| Profession | ||
| Health care aide | 26 | 33.8 |
| Nurse (registered nurse, registered practical nurse, licensed practical nurse) | 22 | 28.6 |
| Allied Health Professional | 13 | 16.9 |
| Housekeeping and Dietary Staff | 8 | 10.4 |
| Manager | 5 | 6.5 |
| Support Staff | 3 | 3.9 |
| Employment Status | ||
| Full time | 56 | 72.7 |
| Part time | 18 | 23.4 |
| No response | 3 | 3.9 |
| Completed Some Palliative Education or Training | ||
| Yes | 47 | 61.0 |
| No | 26 | 33.8 |
| No response | 4 | 5.2 |