Table 2 Characteristics of participants (n = 14)

Gender

Male

5

Female

9

Age

18 ~ 39

2

40 ~ 59

11

 > 60

1

Relationship with patient

Spouse

11

Son or daughter

2

Brother or sister

1

Work status

Full-time

6

Part-time

1

Retired

1

Unemployed

6

Educational background

Primary school or below

1

Junior high school

4

Senior high school

5

College

4

Marital status

Unmarried

2

Married

12

Length of caring (month)

2–5

6

7–15

3

20–36

5