Table 1.
Descriptive Statistics for Preference Satisfaction Ratings
| How well do you feel this preference has been satisfied in the last two weeks? | Na | Min | Max | Mean (SD)b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Preferences | ||||
| Choose what clothes to wear | 134 | 1 | 2 | 1.23 (0.423) |
| Take care of personal belongings or things | 153 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 (0.608) |
| Choose between a tub bath, shower, bed bath, or sponge bath | 140 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 (0.570) |
| Have snacks available between meals | 84 | 1 | 3 | 1.45 (0.648) |
| Choose your own bedtime | 144 | 1 | 3 | 1.36 (0.550) |
| Have your family or a close friend involved in discussions about your care | 146 | 1 | 3 | 1.27 (0.542) |
| Be able to use the phone in private | 120 | 1 | 3 | 1.25 (0.506) |
| Have a place to lock your things to keep them safe | 121 | 1 | 3 | 1.38 (0.649) |
| Total | 163 | 2.64 (0.385) | ||
| Activity Preferences | ||||
| Have books, newspapers, and magazines to read | 136 | 1 | 3 | 1.41 (0.683) |
| Listen to music you like | 139 | 1 | 3 | 1.35 (0.548) |
| Be around animals such as pets | 91 | 1 | 3 | 1.51 (0.705) |
| Keep up with the news | 141 | 1 | 3 | 1.23 (0.441) |
| Do things with groups of people | 104 | 1 | 3 | 1.32 (0.488) |
| Do your favorite activities | 144 | 1 | 3 | 1.44 (0.600) |
| Go outside to get fresh air when the weather is good | 133 | 1 | 3 | 1.48 (0.681) |
| Participate in religious services or practices | 132 | 1 | 3 | 1.28 (0.514) |
| Total | 163 | 2.631 (0.371) | ||
Note.
a
n displayed represents how many people rated the item as somewhat important, very important, or important but can’t do on Section F of the MDS and were therefore asked about their satisfaction as a part of the parent study;
b
scores range from 1–3, higher scores indicate higher preference satisfaction ratings