Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participants (N = 117)
From: Nurses’ steps, distance traveled, and perceived physical demands in a three-shift schedule
Characteristics | M ± SD | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female | 110 (94.0) | |
Male | 7 (6.0) | |
Age (year) | 26.2 ± 3.3 | |
22–24 | 45 (38.5) | |
25–27 | 40 (34.2) | |
≥ 28 | 32 (27.4) | |
Education | ||
Associate degree | 17 (14.5) | |
Bachelor’s degree | 98 (83.8) | |
Master’s or higher | 2 (1.7) | |
Unit type | ||
Medical ward | 27 (23.1) | |
Surgical ward | 30 (25.6) | |
Intensive care unit | 30 (25.6) | |
Emergency room | 30 (25.6) | |
Unit experience (year) | 2.9 ± 3.1 | |
< 1 | 37 (31.6) | |
1 ≤ < 3 | 43 (36.8) | |
≥ 3 | 37 (31.6) |