Table 1 Sociodemographic data of the focus group participants (N = 45)

Demographics

Gender, n (%) female

33 (75)

Age, mean years (SD)

41 (11); range 22–62 years

Practice and education

Years of practice, mean years (SD)

13 (9.2); range 1–37 years

Years of education, mean years (SD)

2.9 (0.5); range 2–5 years

Masters degree, n (%)

2 (4.4)

Bachelor degree, n (%)

31 (69)

Courses beyond the basic physiotherapy education, n (%)

45 (100)

Participated in non-academic courses, n (%)

37 (82)

Participated in academic courses, n (%)

29 (64)

Employment

 Part-time employee, n (%)

9 (20)

 Full-time employee, n (%)

36 (80)

Location of the unit (N = 11)

 Rural setting, n (%)

4 (36)

 Urban setting, n (%)

7 (64)

Type of unit (N = 11)

 Hospital setting, n (%)

6 (55)

 Primary care, n (%)

3 (27)

 Private clinic, n (%)

2 (18)