Table 2 Characteristics of the cognitive interview participants
From: The foundations of the working alliance in assertive community treatment teams
| Professionals (N = 6) | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 4 females, 2 males |
| Age, mean (range) | 42.5 years (38–49 years) |
| Profession | Clinical psychologist/psychotherapist (2) |
| Mental health care psychologist (1) | |
| Casemanager (1) | |
| Social psychiatric nurse (2) | |
| Mean number of years of experience working in (F) ACT teams (range) | 6.8 years (3–10 years) |
| Clients and former clients (N = 5) | |
| Gender | 3 males, 2 females |
| Age, mean (range) | 43.4 years (34–56 years) |
|
Level of education Living situation |
4 secondary vocational education, 1 BSc 5 independent living |
| Employment status | 2 daily occupation services*, 2 no work or daily occupation services, 1 paid work |
| Mean number of years receiving care from (F) ACT teams (range) | 5.4 years (1.5–11 years) |