Table 1.
Characteristics of Participating Occupational Therapists (N = 13)
| Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Gender (women) | 12 (92.3) |
| Age (years) | |
| 25–34 | 4 (30.8) |
| 35–44 | 6 (46.2) |
| 45–54 | 1 (7.7) |
| > 55 | 2 (15.4) |
| Experience (years) | |
| ≤ 5 | 1 (7.7) |
| 6–10 | 3 (23.1) |
| 11–20 | 5 (38.5) |
| > 21 | 4 (30.8) |
| Degrees other than entry-level diploma | 12 (92.3) |
| Education concerning role of SCA | 5 (38.5) |
| Practice environments of the change project | |
| Hospital, inpatient and outpatient clinic/day hospital | 9 (69.3) |
| Rehabilitation centre, physical and intellectual disability | 9 (69.3) |
| Residential and long-term care centre | 6 (46.2) |
| Private clinic | 6 (46.2) |
| Local community service centre | 4 (30.8) |
| Independent practice | 4 (30.8) |
| Early childhood centre and school/school board | 3 (23.1) |
| Higher education institution | 3 (23.1) |
| Research centre | 2 (15.4) |
| Community/association groups | 2 (15.4) |
| Day centre | 1 (7.7) |