Table 2 Baseline characteristics of nurses (N = 40)
From: Detection of delirium by nurses among long-term care residents with dementia
Variables [Missing values] | Mean (SD) | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age [1] | 47.3 (11.9) | Â |
   ≤ 25 |  | 3 (7.7) |
   Between 26–54 |  | 21 (53.8) |
   ≥ 55 |  | 15 (38.5) |
Gender [1] | Â | Â |
   Female |  | 39 (100.0) |
Level of education [1] | Â | Â |
   College degree |  | 22 (56.4) |
   Certificate degree (University level) |  | 9 (23.1) |
   Bachelor's degree |  | 8 (20.5) |
Experience as a nurse (years) [1] | 21.2 (13.3) | Â |
   ≤ 5 |  | 7 (17.9) |
   6 to 20 |  | 12 (30.8) |
   ≥ 21 |  | 20 (51.3) |
Experience in geriatrics (years) [1] | 9.9 (8.3) | Â |
   ≤ 5 |  | 16 (41.0) |
   6 to 20 |  | 18 (46.1) |
   ≥ 21 |  | 5 (12.8) |