Table 5.
Participant Information
| Age | Sex | Ethnicity | Education | Relationship (years) | Living Together | Employment | Type of stroke (n) | Most recent stroke | Stroke survivor difficulties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke survivor 1 Care partner 1 |
55 49 |
Male Female |
White Scottish White Scottish |
Degree HNC |
Couple (15 years) |
Yes | Employed Retired |
Haemorrhagic (n = 1) | 2017 | Left-sided weakness Poor mobility Stress and panic |
| Stroke survivor 2 Care partner 2 |
57 56 |
Male Female |
White Scottish White Scottish |
Degree High school |
Couple (21 years) |
Yes | Employed Employed |
Unsure (n = 2) |
2017 | Right-sided weakness Poor mobility Anxiety |
| Stroke survivor 3 Care partner 3 |
60 40 |
Male Female |
White Scottish White Scottish |
HND Degree |
Father-daughter | No | Retired Employed |
Ischaemic (n = 1) |
2017 | Right-sided weakness Aphasia Anxiety and depression |
| Stroke survivor 4 Care partner 4 |
48 50 |
Female Male |
White Scottish White Scottish |
HNC A levels |
Couple (8 years) |
Yes | Retired Employed |
Haemorrhagic (n = 3) | 2016 | Left-sided weakness Poor memory Fatigue Anxiety |
| Stroke survivor 5 Care partner 5 |
59 65 |
Male Female |
White British White British |
PgC High school |
Couple (18 years) |
Yes | Employed Retired |
Ischaemic (n = 1) |
2010 | Left-sided weakness Seizures Anxiety and panic |
Note. HNC = Higher National Certificate; HND = Higher National Diploma; PgC = Postgraduate Certificate.