Table 1.
Summary of Characteristics of Hospice Staff
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Location (n = 216) | ||
| Hospice I | 68 | 31.48 |
| Hospice C | 39 | 18.06 |
| Hospice J | 29 | 13.43 |
| Hospice W | 22 | 10.19 |
| Hospice G | 22 | 10.19 |
| Hospice L | 19 | 8.80 |
| Hospice B | 17 | 7.87 |
| Gender (n = 215) |
193 |
89.77 |
| Female | ||
| Male | 22 | 10.23 |
| Race (n = 210) | ||
| White/Caucasian | 193 | 91.90 |
| Black/AA | 14 | 6.67 |
| Other | 3 | 1.43 |
| Education (n = 216) | ||
| Undergrad degree | 72 | 33.33 |
| Grad degree | 71 | 32.87 |
| Some college/other degree | 53 | 24.54 |
| High School (equivalent) | 17 | 7.87 |
| Position (n = 216) | ||
| Nurses/physicians | 88 | 40.74 |
| Psychosocial staff | 46 | 21.30 |
| Aides | 46 | 21.30 |
| Administration/volunteers | 36 | 16.67 |
|
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| Mean (Standard deviation) | ||
| Age (n=199) | 46.67 (12.01) | |
| Years worked (n = 216) | 15.09 (10.74) | |