Respondent demographics
| Round 1 n=75 | Round 2 n=68 | Round 3 n=53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female (%) | 87.7 | 72.1 | 75.5 |
| Age (years); mean (SD) | 44.9 (10.1) | 44.0 (9.0) | 45.1 (9.5) |
| NICU experience (years); mean (SD) | 17.7 (9.0) | 17.7 (7.8) | 18.1 (7.9) |
| Main nursing role | |||
| Clinical (%) | 34.2 | 27.9 | 28.3 |
| Education (%) | 19.2 | 26.5 | 24.5 |
| Research (%) | 24.7 | 19.1 | 22.6 |
| Management (%) | 20.5 | 20.6 | 18.9 |
| Missing (%) | 1.4 | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Unit type | |||
| NICU (%) | 67.1 | 52.9 | 64.2 |
| PICU–NICU combined (%) | 21.9 | 16.2 | 17.0 |
| Missing (%) | 11.0 | 30.9 | 18.9 |
NICU, neonatal intensive care unit; PICU, paediatric intensive care unit.