Table 1 Staff demographics by role
Characteristic | Nurse | Carer | Manager | General |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 19 | n = 55 | n = 5 | n = 21 | |
Female% (n/N) | 94.1 (16/17) | 92.6 (50/54) | 100.0 (5/5) | 75.0 (15/20) |
Age (years) Mean (SD) | 47.3 (12.7) | 46.7 (10.7) | 51.2 (6.0) | 46.5 (12.2) |
Education: certificate or diploma and above% (n/N) | 75.0 (12/16) | 46.2 (12/26) | 25.0 (1/4) | 50.0 (10/20) |
Length of service (years) Mean (SD) | 3.6 (6.0) | 4.3 (4.3) | 5.6 (7.3) | 5.8 (6.2) |
Professional training in the health field% (n/N) | 87.5 (14/16) | 30.8 (8/26) | 0/4 | 16.7 (3/18) |
Professional training in the mental health field% (n/N) | 25.0 (4/16) | 11.5 (3/26) | 0/4 | 5.3 (1/19) |