Table 1

Participant background information 

Participant*UnitProfessional titleAge groupSize of municipality (no of inhabitants)Education/work experience
1Municipality levelDirector of health and care services (responsible for all municipality healthcare services, including nursing home and home care services)45–50<5000Education: registered nurse.
Years of experience: 24
Years in current position: 8
2Nursing homeUnit manager51–55130–135 000Education: registered nurse. Continuing professional education in geriatrics and management
Years of experience: 27
Years in current position: 18
3Nursing homeDepartment manager46–5015–20 000Education: registered nurse.
Years of experience: 22 (10 years in management)
Years in current position: 1.5
4Home careDepartment manager56–5010–15 000Education: registered nurse. Master’s degree in organisational management
Years of experience: 21 (many years as manager)
Years in current position: 2
5Home careProfessional development nurse31–3510–15 000Education: registered nurse. Continuing professional education in cognitive therapy, geriatrics and management
Years of experience: 7
Years in current position: 3
6Nursing homeDepartment manager51–5575–80 000Education: registered nurse. Continuing professional education in management.
Years of experience: not reported
Years in current position: 19
7Home careDepartment manager61–6520–25 000Education: registered nurse.
Years of experience: not reported
Years in current position: 7
8Nursing homeUnit manager36–4020–25 000Education: registered nurse. Master’s degree in health informatics. Continuing professional education in health management.
Years of experience: 15 (9 years in management)
Years in current position: 0.5
9Nursing homeProfessional development nurse36–4020–25 000Education: registered nurse.
Years of experience: total not reported (12 years in management)
Years in current position: 2

  • *Participant number.