Table 3 Demographic and disease-related characteristics of the deceased N=9
| Age mean (range) | 72,9 (49–86 years) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Female N (%) | 2 (22%) |
| Male N (%) | 7 (78%) |
| Highest level of education | |
| Primary School N (%) | 1 (11%) |
| High School N (%) | 5 (56%) |
| College/University N (%) | 3 (33%) |
| Years cancer-diagnosis mean (range) | 4,6 years (4 months- 18 years) |
| Subcutaneous analgesia pump N (%) | 6 (67%) |
| Months since death to interview mean (range) | 7,5 months (3–12 months) |
| Place of death | |
| Home N (%) | 3 (33%) |
| Hospital N (%) | 3 (33%) |
| Nursing Home N (%) | 3 (33%) |
| Contact with the palliative care team N (%) | 8 (89%) |