Table 1

List of countries represented in ERS and, if available, level of education and title

CountryFormal respiratory specialisation for nursesLevel of educationTitle
AustriaNo
CroatiaNo
DenmarkNo
ItalyNo
PortugalYesPostgraduate, verticalA master's degree in rehabilitation nursing
SpainYesPostgraduate, horizontalExpert in respiratory nursing care
SwedenYesPostgraduate, horizontalAsthma, allergy and COPD nurses
UKYesPostgraduate, verticalAdvanced nurse practitioner in respiratory care

These results have been collected through a survey conducted in December 2019 among ERS Nurses Group 09.03 members.