Table 3 ICs and patient-related characteristics at baseline (N=31)
Informal caregivers characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
Age, M (SD); Range in years | 51.4 (12.4); 27-75 | |
Age in Groups, n (%) | 27-39 | 7 (22.6) |
40-49 | 4 (12.9) | |
50-59 | 12 (38.7) | |
60-69 | 7 (22.6) | |
70-75 | 1 (3.2) | |
Gender identity, n (%) | Female | 28 (90.3) |
Male | 3 (9.7) | |
Current occupation, n (%) | Not working | 7 (22.6) |
Working full time | 14 (45.2) | |
Working part-time | 7 (22.6) | |
Missing | 3 (9.7) | |
School educationa, n (%) | Low (≤ 9 years) | 1 (3.2) |
Intermediate (10 years) | 9 (29.0) | |
High (12-13 years) | 21 (67.7) | |
Relation to patient, n (%) | Spouse | 20 (64.5) |
Child | 5 (16.1) | |
Otherb | 5 (16.1) | |
Missing | 1 (3.2) | |
Patient-related characteristics | ||
Patient’s disease, n (%) | Cancer | 21 (67.7) |
Non-cancerc | 5 (16.1) | |
Cancer and non-cancerc | 4 (12.9) | |
Missing | 1 (3.2) | |
Patient’s place of residence, n (%) | At home | 25 (80.6) |
Nursing home | 3 (9.7) | |
Other | 2 (6.5) | |
Missing | 1 (3.2) | |
Patient’s need for physical care, n (%) | No care needed | 12 (38.7) |
Informal caregiver him/herself | 10 (32.3) | |
Involvement of others (nursing service and/or social environment) | 5 (16.1) | |
Missing | 4 (12.9) | |