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Table 2 Descriptive statistics of the physiotherapists (n = 39)

From: Exploring physiotherapists’ personality traits that may influence treatment outcome in patients with chronic diseases: a cohort study

Therapist variables

 

Outcome

Gender, n (%)

Female/Male

10 (26)/29 (74)

Age (yrs.), n (%)

≤30

1 (2.5)

 

31–45

6 (17)

 

46–59

23 (57.5)

 

60+

9 (22.5)

Educationa, n (%)

Specialization

9 (23)

 

Academic Education (MSc.)

2 (5)

 

Course aimed at chronic patients

12 (30)

 

Course aimed at communication & coaching

15 (38)

 

Course aimed at self-management

7 (18)

 

None of above

13 (33)

Life-changing event ≤3 years., n (%)

Yes/No

19 (52)/17 (47)

Big Five, mean (min – max)

Neuroticism

2.38 (1.25–3.88)

 

Extraversion

3.49 (2.63–4.63)

 

Agreeableness

3.75 (3.00–4.78)

 

Conscientiousness

3.69 (2.89–4.89)

 

Openness to experiences

3.42 (2.70–4.80)

  1. % Percentage, n number, min minimum, max maximum, SD standard deviation, Yrs. Years
  2. amore than one answer possible