Table 2.
Characteristics of providers who completed the baseline survey from 655 dialysis facilities in all 18 ESRD Networks by study group, October 2016
| Baseline characteristics, n (%) | Baseline participation, N = 690 | Control group, n = 342 (49.6%) | Intervention group, n = 348 (50.4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 147 (21.3) | 74 (21.6) | 73 (21.0) |
| Female | 508 (73.6) | 245 (71.6) | 263 (75.6) |
| Missing | 35 (5.1) | 23 (6.7) | 12 (3.4) |
| Race | |||
| White | 415 (60.1) | 199 (58.2) | 216 (62.1) |
| African American | 87 (12.6) | 46 (13.5) | 41 (11.8) |
| Hispanic | 42 (6.1) | 19 (5.6) | 23 (6.6) |
| Asian | 58 (8.4) | 27 (7.9) | 31 (8.9) |
| Other | 20 (2.9) | 12 (3.5) | 8 (2.3) |
| Missing | 68 (9.9) | 39 (11.4) | 29 (8.3) |
| Professional role | |||
| Medical director | 119 (17.2) | 59 (17.3) | 60 (17.2) |
| Nurse manager | 339 (49.1) | 175 (51.2) | 164 (47.1) |
| Facility administrator | 120 (17.4) | 59 (17.3) | 61 (17.5) |
| Social worker | 91 (13.2) | 40 (11.7) | 51 (14.7) |
| Other staff | 21 (3.0) | 9 (2.6) | 12 (3.4) |
| Length of time in role, yr | |||
| <1 | 108 (15.7) | 51 (14.9) | 57 (16.4) |
| 1–5 | 333 (48.3) | 170 (49.7) | 163 (46.8) |
| 5–10 | 120 (17.4) | 52 (15.2) | 68 (19.5) |
| ≥10 | 129 (18.7) | 69 (20.2) | 60 (17.2) |
ESRD, end-stage renal disease.