TABLE 1.
Demographic characteristics of the interviewed healthcare professionals
| All (n = 20) | Finland (n = 15) | Sweden (n = 5) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | Average (Range) | 40.4(27–57) | 40.8(27–57) | 39.2(33–48) |
| Gender | Female | 17 (85%) | 13 | 4 |
| Male | 3 (15%) | 2 | 1 | |
| Profession | Registered Nurse | 10 (50%) | 9 | 1 |
| Physiotherapist | 6 (30%) | 5 | 1 | |
| Occupational therapist | 2 (10%) | 1 | 1 | |
| Ambulance nurse | 1 (5%) | – | 1 | |
| Practical nurse | 1 (5%) | – | 1 | |
| Healthcare setting | Specialized health care | 10 (50%) | 7 | 3 |
| Primary health care | 7 (35%) | 6 | 1 | |
| Private healthcare providers | 2 (10%) | 1 | 1 | |
| Other public institution | 1 (5%) | 1 | – | |
| Work experience (years) | Average (Range) | 12.8 (1–33) | 13.6 (1–33) | 10.4 (3–17) |