Table 1 Baseline characteristics of HFpEF patients and their caregivers
HFpEF patients, n = 15 | Caregivers, n = 6a | |
|---|---|---|
Gender (female), n (%) | 9 (60) | 5 (83) |
Age (years), mean (SD) | 70.4 (10.6) | 62.8 (10.7) |
Relationship to patient, n (%) | ||
Spouse/partner | 3 (50) | |
Sibling | 2 (33) | |
Son/daughter | 1 (17) | |
Number of comorbidities, n (%) | ||
0 | 2 (13) | |
1 | 12 (80) | |
2 | 1 (7) | |
HADS depression, n (%) | ||
< 9 | 11 (73) | 5 (83) |
9–10 | 1 (7) | 1 (17) |
> 10 | 3 (20) | 0 (0) |
HADS anxiety, n (%) | ||
< 9 | 9 (60) | 2 (33) |
9–10 | 2 (13) | 2 (33) |
> 10 | 4 (27) | 2 (33) |
Living alone, n (%) | 5 (33) | |