Table 2 Inventory items that showed a floor or ceiling effect in the study population

 It is not relevant for residents on my ward to independently perform ADL (such as bathing and dressing).

Completely disagree^d

20

(55.6)^a

10

(66.7)^a

10

(47.6)

 We compliment residents when they manage to dress and undress themselves.

Always^e

20^f

(54.1)^f,a

10^f

(62.5)^f,a

10

(47.6)

 We closely follow the extent to which residents can move about independently.

Always^e

22

(59.5)^a

8

(50.0)

14

(66.7)^a

 Residents are encouraged to move about independently (e.g., to the living room, the toilet, the activity room).

Always^e

23

(62.2)^a

10

(62.5)^a

13

(61.9)^a

 We instruct residents how they can use walking aids to move about independently.

Always^e

22

(59.5)^a

12

(75.0)^a

10

(47.6)