Table 1: Demographic Characteristics

Demographic and Caseload Information Percentage of Respondents (%)
Gender
Female 88.8
Male 11.1
Age Group (Years)
20-29 1.0
30-39 22.2
40-49 40.5
50+ 36.3
Profession
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) 89
OT 78.9
PT 11
Country of practice
USA 92
Canada 8
Years in Practice
< 5 1.0
5-10 11.1
11-15 16.6
> 15 71.2
Highest Degree Attained
Diploma 1.3
Baccalaureate 60.6
Entry-level masters 15.7
Advanced masters 19.2
Clinical doctorate 2.2
PhD 1.0
% of Direct Patient Care
0-25% 2.2
26-50% 1.6
51-75% 7.7
76-100% 88.5
Location of Facility
Rural 19.7
Urban 80.3