Response rates and characteristics of the respondents
| Oncologists (n = 30) | Nursing home physicians (n = 29) | Cardiologists (n = 21) | Policy makers (n = 29) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Na, not applicable. | ||||
| Response (%) | 59 | 91 | 42 | 76 |
| Age (mean, years) | 49 | 44 | 48 | Unknown |
| Women (%) | 23 | 52 | 5 | 24 |
| Estimated proportion of patients aged >65 years (%) | 41 | 89 | 64 | Na |
| Estimated proportion of patients aged >80 years (%) | 9 | 65 | 17 | Na |
| Hospital beds (mean) | 572 | 181 | 566 | Na |