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Sample characteristics (n = 171).
| Variable | n (%) / mean (SD) | n |
|---|---|---|
| Profession: | ||
| Physician | 26 (15%) | |
| Nurse | 145 (85%) | 171 |
| Intensive care unit: | ||
| General (18-bed) | 74 (43%) | |
| Neuro-intensive (14-bed) | 50 (29%) | |
| Cardiothoracic (18-bed) | 46 (27%) | 170 |
| Age (years) | 36.4 (9.2) | 163 |
| Female | 132 (77%) | 168 |
| Married/cohabiting | 101 (59%) | 169 |
| Live alone | 27 (16%) | 168 |
| Children living at home | 59 (35%) | 168 |
| Full-time worker | 144 (84%) | 166 |
| Years qualified | 11.5 (8.6) | 163 |
