Table 1 Demographic data of the participants
Charge nurses | Intensivists | |
|---|---|---|
n | 257 | 96 |
Sex | ||
Male | 38 (15%) | 49 (51%) |
Female | 219 (85%) | 47 (49%) |
Age, years | ||
Min, max | 25, 61 | 29, 63 |
Mean, SD | 43, 8.6 | 43, 7.3 |
Not reported | 1 | |
Age groups | ||
25–34 | 20% | 10% |
35–44 | 39% | 46% |
45–54 | 32% | 36% |
55–63 | 9% | 8% |
Experience in ICU years | ||
Min, max | 1, 35 | 0, 30 |
Mean, SD | 15, 7.9 | 10, 6.6 |
Not reported | 2 | |
Shift leader’s duties | ||
More than once a week | 23.3% | 29.2% |
On average one a week | 26.4% | 22.9% |
2–3 times a month | 28.3% | 33.3% |
Less often | 22.0% | 14.6% |