Table 2.

The variations of next of kin's perceptions of participation in the care of older persons in nursing homes

Category	A. Be present	B. Communicate	C. Monitor	D. Do practical tasks	E. Represent
Interview person
1	x	x	x
2	x	x	x	x
3	x	x
4	x	x
5	x		x	x	x
6	x	x	x	x
7	x	x	x
8	x	x	x	x	x
9	x	x	x	x
10	x	x	x	x
11	x		x	x
12	x	x	x	x	x
13	x	x	x
14	x	x	x	x	x
15	x			x
16	x	x		x
17	x		x	x
18	x	x		x
Total	18	14	12	13	4