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| Coding category | Subvariable |
|---|---|
| 1. Eye gaze | Eyes closed |
| Looking at ME’s face or body | |
| Looking elsewhere | |
| Can’t tell | |
| 2. Facial expressions | Neutral |
| Smiling | |
| Frowning | |
| Surprise | |
| 3. Vocalisations | Vocalisation |
| Laughter | |
| Silence | |
| Other (e.g. coughing) | |
| 4. Gestures | Pointing |
| Nodding | |
| Shaking head | |
| Other | |
| 5. Physical contact | Contact occurs |
| No contact | |
| Can’t tell | |
| 6. Imitation | Person with dementia imitates ME |
