Table 3 Demographic characteristics of interviewed patients and family carers
| Â | Age range (years) | Relationship | Follow-up interview | Joint interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Patient-1 | 70–79 | Spouse | Died | No |
Carer-1 | 70–79 | Yes (bereavement) | ||
Patient-2 | 70–79 | Spouse | Died | No |
Carer-2 | 60–69 | Yes (bereavement) | ||
Patient-3 | 50–59 | Spouse | Yes | No |
Carer-3 | 50–59 | Yes | ||
Patient-4 | 70–79 | no family carer | Yes | -- |
Patient-5 | 80–89 | Spouse | Yes | Yes |
Carer-5 | 90–99 | Yes | ||
Patient-6 | 80–89 | no family carer | Yes | -- |
Patient-7 | 40–49 | Mother | Yes | No |
Carer-7 | 70–79 | Yes |