| Carers | n=166 | n=24 | |
| Carer age, median (IQR) | 68 (60–73) | 67 (55–74) | 0.815 |
| Carer sex, n (%) | |||
| Male | 44 (27) | 8 (33) | 0.472 |
| Female | 122 (74) | 16 (67) | |
*Higher CRQ score reflects better health-related quality of life. LwB Study used the self-report version of the CRQ,24 whereas the two BIS RCT subprotocols used the interviewer administered version.25
BIS, Breathlessness Intervention Service; CRQ, Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire; LwB, Living with Breathlessness Study; RCT, randomised controlled trial.