Table 2 Detailed information regarding patients and relatives

Number; n

11

8

14

14

Main diagnosis; n (%)

Cancer

10 (90.9)

n/a

12 (85.7)

n/a

Cardiovascular disease

1 (9.1)

n/a

2 (14.3)

n/a

Family status; n (%)

Married/living with partner

8 (72.7)

6 (75)

9 (64.3)

12 (85.7)

Single

1 (9.1)

2 (25)

2 (14.3)

1 (7.4)

Widowed

2 (18.2)

0

2 (14.3)

1 (7.4)

Divorced

1 (7.3)

0

Relationship to patient; n (%)

Spouse or life partner

n/a

5 (62.5)

n/a

7 (50)

Child

n/a

1 (12.5)

n/a

2 (14.3)

Sibling

n/a

1 (12.5)

n/a

2 (14.3)

Cousin

n/a

1 (12.5)

n/a

0

Parent

n/a

1 (7.1)

Grandchild

n/a

1 (7.1)

Bereaved Spouse

n/a

1 (7.1)

Frequency of contact

Every day

n/a

7 (87.5)

n/a

13 (92.9)

to patient

4–6 days/week

n/a

1 (12.5)

n/a

1 (7.1)