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) |