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Table 1 Characteristics of the concept map session participants

From: The foundations of the working alliance in assertive community treatment teams

Professionals (N = 15)

 Gender

8 females, 7 males

 Age, mean (range)

45.2 years (34–59 years)

 Profession

Psychiatrist (1)

Clinical psychologist/psychotherapist (2)

Mental health care psychologist (2)

Case manager (4)

Social psychiatric nurse (3), in training (1)

Director of FACT certification board in the Netherlands (1)

Professor specialized in community care (1)

 Mean number of years of experience working in (F) ACT teams (range)

8.4 years (1–26 years)

Clients and former clients (N = 7)

 Gender

4 males, 3 females

 Age, mean (range)

41.4 years (26–56 years)

 Level of education

3 secondary vocational education, 2 BSc, 1 MSc, 1 primary education

 Living situation

7 independent living

 Employment status

3 paid work, 3 no work or daily occupation services*, 1 daily occupation services

 Mean number of years receiving care from (F) ACT teams (range)

3.2 years (1–8.5 years)

  1. * Daily occupation services include volunteer work, spending time in an activity centre, and informal care