Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of patients and carers by group (N=39)
| Characteristics | Intervention (n=39) | Control (n=39) |
|---|---|---|
| Patients | ||
| Age, mean ± SD | 80.2±7.7 | 80.5±8.5 |
| Clinical Frailty Index, mean ± SD | 6.64±1.35 | 6.15±1.44 |
| Male, n (%) | 28 (71.8) | 29 (74.4) |
| Educational level, n (%) | ||
| Not educated/kindergarten | 19 (48.7) | 16 (41.0) |
| Primary school | 17 (43.6) | 14 (35.9) |
| Above primary school | 3 (7.7) | 9 (23.1) |
| Diagnosis of disease, n (%) | ||
| COPD | 12 (30.8) | 12 (30.8) |
| Chronic heart failure | 10 (25.6) | 10 (25.6) |
| Cancer | 7 (17.9) | 7 (17.9) |
| Others | 10 (25.6) | 10 (25.6) |
| Carer’s relationship with patient, n (%) | ||
| Spouse | 19 (48.7) | 22 (56.4) |
| Child | 16 (41.0) | 15 (38.5) |
| Relatives | 2 (5.1) | 0 (0) |
| Maid | 2 (5.1) | 2 (5.1) |
| Carers | ||
| Age, mean ± SD | 58.7±17.9 | 58.7±17.0 |
| Male, n (%) | 9 (23.1) | 5 (12.8) |
| Educational level, n (%) | ||
| Not educated/kindergarten | 12 (30.8) | 8 (20.5) |
| Primary school | 7 (17.9) | 11 (28.2) |
| Above primary school | 20 (51.3) | 20 (51.3) |
Note: Percentages may not sum up to 100% due to rounding-off.
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.