Characteristics | Family caregivers (N = 28) | Patients (N = 9) |
---|---|---|
Male / Female | 12 M / 16F | 4 M / 5F |
Age | 23 to 84 years (mean 58.1) | 61 to 95 years (mean 74.2) |
Retrospective interview | 13 | not applicable |
Relationship between patient and primary family caregiver | ||
• Partner | 18 partners | 7 partnersa |
• Child–parent | 9 children (1 son) | 1 parenta |
• Other family member or friend | 1 | 2 |
Diagnosis | ||
• Cancer | 16 | 5 |
• Organ failure (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or heart failure) | 6 | 2 |
• Other, comorbidity or unclear condition | 6 | 2 |