Table 1

Characteristics of participants – HCP (n=21) and patient/carers (n=18)

CharacteristicsFrequency
HCP (n=21)Patients/carers (n=18)
Gender, n (%)
Male6 (29)4 (22)
 Female15 (71)14 (78)
Age (years), n (%)
 <409 (43)1 (6)
 40–6511 (52)15 (83)
 65 and older1 (5)2 (11)
HCP role, n (%)
 Doctor8 (38)N/A
 Pharmacist9 (43)N/A
 Nurse4 (19)N/A
Region, n (%)
 East9 (43)3 (17)
 West5 (24)7 (39)
 South7 (33)8 (44)
  • *All patients used PHML.

  • HCP, healthcare professional; N/A, not applicable; PHML, patient-held medication list.