Table 2

Survey respondents by profession

Working in NHS organisation(n)Working in non-NHS organisation(n)Work in:(n)
First survey—completed by n=180
 Doctor13Doctor5Academic research role26
 Nurse35Nurse7I have a heart condition10
 Exercise professional15Exercise professional13Friend/family member*2
 Physiotherapist20Physiotherapist8Other7
 Occupational therapist5Occupational therapist0
 Psychologist12Psychologist0
 Dietitian2Dietitian0
Total1023345
Second survey—completed by n=190
 Doctor0Doctor12Academic research role20
 Nurse43Nurse13I have a heart condition2
 Exercise professional19Exercise professional12Friend/family member*1
 Physiotherapist25Physiotherapist17Other5
 Occupational therapist5Occupational therapist0
 Psychologist15Psychologist0
 Dietitian1Dietitian0
Total1085428
Third survey—completed by n=89
 Doctor0Doctor0Academic research role7
 Nurse41Nurse1I have a heart condition2
 Exercise professional10Exercise professional3Friend/family member*1
 Physiotherapist12Physiotherapist2Other1
 Occupational therapist1Occupational therapist0
 Psychologist2Psychologist3
 Dietitian2Dietitian1
Total681011
  • *Of person with heart condition.

  • NHS, UK National Health Service.