Table 2 Participant characteristics
Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female | 60 | 70 |
Male | 26 | 30 |
Age | ||
18–29 years | 1 | 1 |
30–39 years | 11 | 13 |
40–49 years | 20 | 23 |
50–59 years | 29 | 34 |
60+ years | 10 | 12 |
Professional experience | ||
<5 years | 7 | 8 |
10–14 years | 9 | 11 |
15–19 years | 9 | 11 |
20–24 years | 9 | 11 |
25+ years | 36 | 42 |
Professional designation | ||
Nurse | 23 | 26 |
Physician | 12 | 14 |
Executive | 12 | 14 |
Other non-clinician | 14 | 16 |
Researcher or analyst | 7 | 8 |
Other allied health professionals | 6 | 7 |
Occupational therapist | 4 | 5 |
Manager, health services administration | 3 | 4 |
Role within the SCN | ||
Leader, project manager | 23 | 27 |
SCN member | 40 | 47 |
SCN member—patient | 4 | 5 |
Support personnel | 11 | 13 |
Geographic zone leader | 8 | 9 |
Focus of the SCN | ||
Cardiovascular and stroke | 15 | 17 |
Surgery | 13 | 15 |
Bone and joint | 12 | 14 |
Diabetes, obesity, and nutrition | 10 | 12 |
Seniors health | 8 | 9 |
Critical care | 5 | 6 |
Addictions and mental health | 4 | 5 |
Cancer | 4 | 5 |
Emergency | 4 | 5 |
Leaders who worked across SCNs | 11 | 13 |