Table 3.
Overview of the independent variables
| Descriptions and Questions | Response alternatives and Measurement scales | Recoding | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual factors | |||
| Age |
1 = 65–79 years 2 = 80 years and older |
Patient register | |
| Sex |
1 = Male 2 = Female |
Patient register | |
| Dementia diagnosis/prescribed medication for dementia |
1 = Not Dementia 2 = Dementia |
Patient register Medical register |
|
| How do you rate your health? |
Ordinal response treated as categorical variable 1 = Very good 2 = Quite good 3 = Fairly 4 = Quite poor 5 = Very poor |
1 = Good (1,2,3) 2 = Poor (4,5) |
NBHW survey |
| How do you rate your mobility indoors? |
Ordinal response treated as categorical variable 1 = I can move around by myself without difficulties 2 = I have some difficulties moving around by myself 3 = I have major difficulties moving around by myself 4 = I cannot move around by myself |
1 = Can move around by myself (1) 2 = Difficulties/cannot move around by myself (2,3,4) | NBHW survey |
| Attitudes of staff | |||
|
Have you experienced any of the following in your contact with staff? 1.Did not show respect for your privacy, e.g., did not knock on the door before entering your room 2.Made negative comments about you, your belongings, or your home 3.Treated you disrespectfully in words or gestures 4.Treated you like a child 5.Denied your wishes for the help to be received 6.Denied your wishes at mealtimes 7.Did not show respect in toileting, bathing and dressing 8.Was harsh about toileting, bathing and dressing 9.Kept distance in nursing 10.Acted inappropriately in any other way |
1 = Not experienced 2 = Experienced |
NBHW survey | |
| Care environment | |||
| Do you thrive in your apartment? |
Ordinal response treated as categorical variable 1 = Yes 2 = Partly 3 = No |
NBHW survey | |
| Are the public indoor areas pleasant? |
Ordinal response treated as categorical variable 1 = Yes……3 = No |
NBHW survey | |
| Are the outside areas pleasant? |
Ordinal response treated as categorical variable 1 = Yes……3 = No |
NBHW survey | |
| Do you experience mealtimes as a pleasant time of the day? |
Ordinal response treated as categorical variable 1 = Yes, always 2 = Mostly 3 = Sometimes 4 = Seldom 5 = No, never |
NBHW survey | |