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Table 4 Characteristics of the healthcare professionals

From: Patients’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives on the idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis care journey: a qualitative study

Characteristics professionals (n = 9)

Education level

Part of the team since

Staff role

Doctor

12 years

Professor in Respiratory Medicine/ILD

Doctor

7 years

Professor in Respiratory Medicine/ILD

Bachelor

6 years

Nurse specialized in ILD

Masters

3 years

ILD resident physician

Masters

2.5 years

ILD physician/consultant, satellite centre

Bachelor

2 years

Medical secretary

Masters

1 year

Nurse specialized in ILD

Masters

1 year

ILD physician/consultant, satellite centre

Masters

8 months

ILD physician/consultant, satellite centre