Research Article
Qualitative Exploration of the Suitability of Capability Based Instruments to Measure Quality of Life in Family Carers of People with Dementia
Table 1
Characteristics of participants and recipients of their care.
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| Sex of carer | | Female | 5 (62.5%) | Male | 3 (37.5%) | Relationship to person with dementia | | Spouse | 7 (87.5%) | Child | 1 (12.5%) | Location of care recipient | | Living with carer | 4 (50%) | Long-term residential care | 2 (25%) | Deceased | 2 (25%) | Carer employment status | | Retired | 5 (62.5%) | Long-term sick | 1 (12.5%) | Part-time employment | 1 (12.5%) | Full-time employment | 1 (12.5%) | Mean age of carer* | 69.4 |
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3 carers did not wish to disclose their age.
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