Table 2 Description of characteristics of close caregivers
From: Rehabilitation needs for older adults with stroke living at home: perceptions of four populations
Caregivers (N = 12) | Eastern Townships (n = 6)1 | Montreal (n = 3) | Chaudières-Appalaches (n = 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age: | Â | Â | Â |
41–59 years | 4 | 1 | 0 |
60–69 years | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Gender (F) | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Living environment (urban) | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Current occupation: | Â | Â | Â |
Works outside the home | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Retired | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Relationship with patient: | Â | Â | 3 |
Spouse | 5 | 2 | Â |
Daughter | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Experience as a caregiver: | Â | Â | Â |
1 to 4 years | 3 | 2 | 2 |
over 4 years | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Weekly assistance | Â | Â | Â |
0–12 hours | 3 | 2 | 2 |
13–20 hours | 3 | 1 | 0 |
over 20 hours | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Type of assistance given:. | Â | Â | Â |
A.D.L | 5 | 3 | 2 |
I.A.D.L. | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Psychological support | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Other(stimulation) | 3 | 3 | 0 |