Table 3

Characteristics of non-patient populations from included sources

Non-patient populationsSample recruited fromNumber of participantsNumber of studiesCitations
Registered nursesMedical and surgical units272 24 62
Nursing associatesWorking in geriatric medicine361 95
Occupational therapists‘Experts’ (5 years or more experience)261 92
CaregiversFor people with hip fracture or discharge delay221 28
Healthcare providersNot specified622 28 52
Decision makersFor people with hip fracture or discharge delay111 28