Table 5.
Characteristics of the sample included in the analyses.
| Variables | |
|---|---|
| Demographic variables | Age; gender; marital status |
| Coping at home | Any children? Do they live at home? Does help from relatives or friends influence coping? Are the currently received home care services sufficient? |
| Information about home care services | Received sufficient information? More information available if needed? |
| Socio-economic status | Highest degree of education; subjective financial standing |
| Living environment | Place of living; type of housing |
| Utilisation of services | What home care services are in use? For how long she/he has used it? |