Table 2 Distribution of individual care, hours per week, standard deviation (sd)
From: Variations in levels of care between nursing home patients in a public health care system
Activity | Share | Grouped activity (share) | Average hours per week (sd) |
|---|---|---|---|
Get out of bed - morning | 16.4% | Personal care (48%) | 7.1 (4.2) |
Go to bed - evening | 10.9% | ||
Resting – (in/out of bed. etc.) | 5.7% | ||
Shower. bath | 3.8% | ||
Toilet | 10.9% | ||
Eat breakfast | 6.9% | Assistance with meals (27%) | 4.0 (2.9) |
Eat dinner | 7.6% | ||
Have a cup of coffee or tea | 5.6% | ||
Eat supper | 6.7% | ||
Conversation with residents | 10.6% | Communication (12%) | 1.8 (1.9) |
Dialogue with relatives | 1.6% | ||
Administrating Medication | 5.7% | Medical care (8%) | 1.2 (0.9) |
Prepare pill dispenser/medication | 2.2% | ||
Cooperation with doctor | 0.4% | ||
Extra attention at night. dentist. hairdresser. pedicure etc. | 4.9% | Other care (5%) | 0.7 (1.4) |
Sum | 100% | Individual care (100%) | 14.8 (6.9) |