Table 1 Characteristics of patients and family caregivers
Characteristic | Patient (n = 18) | Caregiver (n = 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Mean (S.D.) | Mean (S.D.) |
Age (years) | 77.7 (8.8) | 69.9 (14.7) |
| Â | Median (range) | Â |
Palliative performance scale | 60 (40%-90%) | Â |
Edmonton symptom assessment scale (pain) | 4 (0-10) | Â |
 Gender | n | n |
 Male | 8 | 4 |
 Female | 10 | 11 |
Cultural/ethnic background (self-identified) | Â | Â |
 Canadian | 11 | 9 |
 French Canadian | 3 | 3 |
 European | 3 | 2 |
 Haitian | 1 | 1 |
Relationship between patient and caregiver | Â | Â |
 Partner |  | 11 |
 Parent/adult child |  | 3 |
 Sibling |  | 1 |
Lives with caregiver | Â | Â |
 Yes | 13 |  |
 No | 5 |  |
Primary cancer site | Â | Â |
 Breast | 5 |  |
 Genitourinary | 4 |  |
 Digestive/Gastrointestinal | 4 |  |
 Respiratory/Thoracic  | 3 |  |
 Other | 2 |  |