TABLE. Characteristics of Respondents.

Specialization
Nurse with a specialty in ostomy care (ie, WOC nurse)	Advanced practice registered nurse with a specialty in ostomy care	Registered nurse, but not certified in ostomy care		Advanced practice registered nurse, but not certified in ostomy care	Surgeon
68%	14%	9%		0%	7%
Years of Ostomy Practice
>20 y	10 to <20 y	5 to <10 y		2 to <5 y	<2 y
32%	34%	17%		13%	3%
Location of Practice Setting
Acute, hospital, inpatient	Outpatient clinic	Home health agency	Long-term care hospital	Skilled nursing facility	Other (please specify)
72%	36%	14%	3%	4%	7%