Table 1 Self-reported socio-demographic and professional characteristics of participants (N = 79)

Gender

female

male

predominantly male

14

10

-

18

10

-

17

9

1

Age (y)

mean (SD)

range

n.a.

47.0 (10.5)

27–67

2

45.8 (13.5)

25–69

-

79.8 (4.0)

75–89

-

Sector^a

inpatient

outpatient

13

12

20

8

Professional experience (y)

mean (SD)

range

n.a.

19.2 (10.8)

1–43

2

17 (10.2)

1–42

-

Discipline^b

general practice

internal medicine

neurology

orthopedics / rehabilitation

other

supplementary training in palliative care

supplementary training in geriatrics

7

6

3

4

4

3

3

Living situation

single household

living with partner

family home / shared flat

assisted living

care facility

14

10

2

1

-

Health status (self-reported)

excellent

very good

good

less good

poor

1

5

16

5

-