Table 2 Carer demographics
From: Improving end-of-life care for people with dementia: a mixed-methods study
Variable | Survey (n = 57) N (%) | Interviews (n = 11) N |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
< 50 | 2 (3.5) | 0 |
50–59 | 11 (19.3) | 2 |
60–69 | 21 (36.8) | 5 |
70–79 | 17 (29.8) | 2 |
80–89 | 6 (10.5) | 2 |
Gender | ||
Man / Male | 23 (40.4) | 5 |
Woman / Female | 34 (59.7) | 6 |
Relationship to care recipient | ||
Spouse | 12 (21.1) | 2 |
Child | 34 (59.7) | 8 |
Sibling | 3 (5.3) | 0 |
Child-in-law | 4 (7.0) | 0 |
Parent | 3 (5.3) | 0 |
Friend or neighbour | 1 (1.8) | 1 |