Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participants
From: Health professional experiences of kidney transplantation in regional, rural, and remote Australia
Health professional characteristics | Value (n = 26) |
|---|---|
Profession | |
Nephrologist (based in kidney transplantation unit) | 4 (15%) |
Nephrologist (based in regional, rural, or remote non-transplanting centre) | 5 (19%) |
Clinical pharmacist | 5 (19%) |
Nursing staff | 5 (19%) |
Social worker | 2 (8%) |
Indigenous liaison officer | 2 (8%) |
Psychologist | 1 (4%) |
Transplant surgeon | 1 (4%) |
Senior medical officer | 1 (4%) |
Years of experience | |
0–7 years | 7 (27%) |
8–14 years | 12 (46%) |
> 14 years | 7 (27%) |
Rurality of principle place of practice (MMM 2019) | |
Metropolitan Area | 12 (46%) |
Regional Centre | 9 (35%) |
Large Rural Town | 1 (4%) |
Remote Community | 1 (4%) |
Very Remote Community | 3 (11%) |
Use of telehealth for provision of care | |
Yes | 17 (65%) |
No | 9 (35%) |