Demographic variables for each comparison group—patient, ICG and HCP
| Variable | Patient, n (%) | ICG, n (%) | HCP, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | |||
| Gender | |||
| Male | (32) 49.2 | 22 (33.8) | |
| Female | (33) 47.7 | 32 (49.2) | 61 (93.8) |
| Median age (minimum, maximum) | 78.0 (55, 89) | 55.0 (20.0, 88.0) | NA |
| Mean age (SD) | 75.4 (8.45) | 56.5 (15.5) | NA |
| Relationship of ICG to patient | |||
| Spouse/partner | NA | 16 (24.6) | NA |
| Parent | NA | 0 | NA |
| Child | NA | 28 (43.1) | NA |
| Sibling | NA | 3 (4.6) | NA |
| Other | NA | 7 (10.8) | NA |
| Number of days HCP has spent looking after the patient (mean) | NA | NA | 12.2 |
| Years since graduation for HCP (mean) | NA | NA | 9.25 |
| Diagnosis | |||
| Cancer | (59) 93.8 | NA | NA |
| Non-cancer | (4) 6.2 | NA | NA |
Where percentages do not total 100% this is due to missing data (n=65).
HCP, healthcare professional; ICG, informal caregiver; NA, not applicable.