Table 2.

OAZIS-Dementia categories and example items.

Category	Item No.	Examples
Privacy and Autonomy	Item 1–7	Residents have a single room Washrooms are discrete
Sensory Stimulation	Item 8–25	Daylight glare and harsh reflections are prevented or can be individually regulated with blinds Staff can regulate temperature
View and Nature	Item 26–36	Residents have views of nature and greenery There are animals present
Facilities	Item 37–45	The outdoor area is accessible for people using a wheelchair or walker There are several spatial facilities on the ward to meet other residents
Orientation and Routing	Item 46–52	The structure of the ward is open Use of clear icons/nameplates to denote toilet and bathroom
Domesticity/Small Scale	Item 53–69	The ward has its own front door with a doorbell The staff does not wear uniforms
Safety	Item 70–72	There are devices dedicated to security present at the toilets Floors are not slippery