Table 2 Characteristics of the informal carers
Group | Type | Participants | Gender | Age (years) | Living situation of the person with dementia | Interview duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C (n = 6) | Arranged group | 2 informal carers 1 PwD & 3 proxies | 5 female, 1 male | 57-79 | 2 at homea | 134 min |
D (n = 7) | Natural group (support group for carers) | 7 informal carers | 3 female, 4 male | 64-90 | 4 at home, 1 nursing home, 2 PwD deceased | 70 min |
E (n = 4) | Arranged group | 4 informal carers | 4 female | 47-64 | 2 nursing home, 2 deceased | 92 min |