Table 3. .

Modules and items of the NBA

Module	No. of items	Items
Mobility	5	Change of position, keeping stable sitting position, rising up from sitting position, moving along in dwelling place, climbing stairs
Cognitive and communication abilities	11	Recognition of significant others, spatial and temporal orientation, memory, decision-making in everday life, understanding of facts and information, detection of risks and dangers, conveyance of basic needs, understanding of requests and participation in conversations
Behaviour and mental health	13	Agitation, nocturnal restlessness, self-endangering and auto-assaultive behaviour, verbal and other aggression, delusions/illusions, anxiety, refusal of supportive actions, vocal deviant utterances
Self-care	12	Items related to personal hygiene, dressing/undressing, eating, drinking, toiletting
Ability to deal with illness-/therapy-related demands and burden	15	Medication, s.c./i.m./i.v. applications, taking and interpreting body parameters, dressing/woundcare, therapeutic measures in the home (e.g. exercises), visits to physicians/therapeutic facilities
Managing everyday life and social contacts	6	Shaping daily routine, resting and sleeping, occupying oneself, making plans for the future, interacting with people in direct social contact, contacting people outside the direct surroundings
Activities outside the house	7	Movements outside of the home, participation in various activities
Household maintenance	7	Grocery shopping, preparing basic meals, tidying and cleaning, use of services, regulating financial matters and administrative measures