Table 6 Sociodemographic characteristics of the participating dyads
Patients (N = 11) | Relative (N = 9) | |
|---|---|---|
Median age | 81 | 62 |
Women | 5 (45%) | 9 (100%) |
Degree: | ||
- Mandatory school | 1 (9%) | 1 (11%) |
- Certificate of apprenticeship | 5 (46%) | 3 (33%) |
- Federal certificate | 3 (27%) | 2 (22%) |
- University or HES or EPFL | 2 (18%) | 3 (33%) |
Patient lives: | ||
- Alone | 5 (45.5%) | |
- With a relative | 5 (45.5%) | |
- In an institution | 1 (9%) | |
Main caregivers are: | ||
- Spouses | 6 (66%) | |
- Daughters | 3 (33%) | |