Table 2 Range, reliability and sum square (SD) of the measures used
From: Demand of elderly people for residential care: an exploratory study
MEASURES | Range | Reliability (Cronbach's α) | Mean score (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
Functional status | 18–54 | 0.89 | 33.9 (7.0) |
Subjective perception of health status | 0–15 | 0.83 | 4.6 (3.7) |
Memory | 0–9 | 0.73 | 3.1 (2.4) |
Negative feelings: worries, sadness, anxiety | 0–15 | 0.83 | 3.1 (3.2) |
Feelings of loneliness | 0–21 | 0.79 | 6.4 (4.3) |
Social network | 5–25 | 0.66 | 16.6 (4.6) |
Social participation | 4–20 | 0.76 | 8.6 (4.5) |
Self-care agency | 9–45 | 0.67 | 30.6 (4.6) |