Homecare workers - an untapped resource in preventing emergency department visits among older individuals? A qualitative interview study from Sweden

Table 1 Characteristics of participants (n = 12)

Variables	n
Gender
Male	1
Female	11
Age (years)
Mean	44
Range	25–64
Born
Sweden	9
Abroad	3
Nurse assistants¹	6
Care assistant²	6
Work experience homecare services
Mean	8 years
Range	1 year– 20 years
Care provider
Municipality	5
Private company	7

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