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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Aug 1.
Published in final edited form as: Int Psychogeriatr. 2019 Aug;31(8):1109–1120. doi: 10.1017/S1041610219000589

Table 1.

Description of individual items of the PEAR environment scale

PEAR-ENVIRONMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION OF EACH ITEM
1) Stimulation clarity The extent that the stimulation is discernible and straightforward.
2) Stimulation strength The extent that the stimulation is strong and unique.
3) Stimulation specificity The extent that the stimulation is specifically delivered and tailored to the participant.
4) Interaction involvement The extent that the stimulation involves interaction with the participant.
5) Physical accessibility The extent that the stimulation is present at an accessible distance.
6) Environmental feedback The extent that the stimulation intends to prompt or encourage the participant’s reaction.