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Background characteristics of included patients and informal caregivers
| Patients (N = 97) | Informal caregivers (N = 89) | |
|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | N (%) | N (%) |
| Mean (SD) age | 79 (7)a | 61 (14)a |
| N (%) Female | 69 (71) | 53 (59) |
| Relationship with the patient | ||
| - N (%) Spouse/partner | n.a. | 28 (31) |
| - N (%) Family | n.a | 59 (66) |
| - N (%) Friend | n.a. | 2 (2) |
| - N (%) Other | n.a. | 1 (1) |
| - N (%) No informal caregiver | n.a. | 7 (7) |
n.a not applicable
a (SD)
