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. 2021 Nov 24;60(6):514–524. doi: 10.2486/indhealth.2021-0160

Table 2. The frequency and effort level of the seven tasks.

Tasks Average number of times per day Average effort level of the work

mean ± standard
deviation
median value
(interquartile range)
mean ± standard
deviation
median value
(interquartile range)
Transfer of bed and wheelchair (n=147) 4.7 ± 3.4 4(2.0–7.0) 6.1 ± 1.4 6(4.0–8.0)
Take a bath (n=136) 3.0 ± 1.4 3(2.0–4.0) 5.1 ± 1.9 5(4.0–7.0)
Sit up in bed (n=110) 2.0 ± 1.1 2(1.0–3.0) 5.1 ± 1.8 5(4.0–7.0)
Passive range of motion exercise (n=91) 1.8 ± 0.9 1(1.0–2.0) 5.1 ± 2.0 5(4.0–7.0)
Transfer of toilet and wheelchair (n=64) 1.8 ± 1.0 1(1.0–2.0) 6.9 ± 1.8 7(4.0–8.0)
Turnover and pat the back (n=59) 1.7 ± 1.0 1(1.0–2.0) 5.0 ± 2.1 5(4.0–7.0)
Take a sponge bath (n=57) 1.5 ± 0.8 1(1.0–2.0) 3.8 ± 2.7 3(2.0–5.0)