Table 1 Characteristics of patient participants
Demographics and type of surgery | Patient participants (n = 9) |
|---|---|
Age, median (range) | 75 (73–79) |
Male | 8 (89%) |
Danish ethnic origin | 9 (100%) |
Occupation: retired | 9 (100%) |
Marital status: | |
Married/Co-habiting | 6 (67%) |
Single/Living alone | 3 (33%) |
Education: | |
< 10 years/short | 2 (22%) |
10–12 years/medium | 6 (67%) |
> 12 years/long | 1 (11%) |
Type of surgery: | |
Coronary artery bypass graft | 2 (22%) |
Heart valve surgery | 6 (67%) |
Both (coronary artery bypass graft and heart valve surgery) | 1 (11%) |
Prolonged hospitalization | 5 (55%) |
Relative attending interview: | 5 (55%) |
Spouse | 3 |
Brother | 1 |
Daughter | 1 |