Table 1.
Participant characteristics.
| Group | Participant pseudonym | Age | Gender | FCG/PWD relationship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG (n = 8) | Charles | 74 y/o | Male | Spouse caring for wife |
| Michelle | 64 y/o | Female | Adult child caring for mother | |
| Lotte | 75 y/o | Female | Spouse caring for husband | |
| Julie | 72 y/o | Female | Sister caring for brother | |
| Alison | 66 y/o | Female | Spouse caring for husband | |
| Tony | 80 y/o | Male | Spouse caring for wife | |
| Lisa | 61 y/o | Female | Spouse caring for husband | |
| Anne | 71 y/o | Female | Spouse caring for husband | |
| SC (n = 6) | Edith | 85 y/o | Female | Spouse caring for husband |
| Mandy | 66 y/o | Female | Adult child caring for mother | |
| George | 80 y/o | Male | Spouse caring for wife | |
| Vincent | 76 y/o | Male | Spouse caring for wife | |
| Sam | 72 y/o | Male | Spouse caring for wife | |
| Roslyn | 70 y/o | Female | Spouse caring for husband |
EG, Experimental Group; SC, Standard Care.