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Table 5 Environmental determinants influencing patient participation based on the interviews

From: The practice environment’s influence on patient participation in intermediate healthcare services – the perspectives of patients, relatives and healthcare professionals

A warm colour on the walls, pictures and green plants that make the place homelier

The importance of the window view when allocating sleeping accommodations

Locate the less mobile patients closer to the social facilities

Therapy gym within or close to the ward available for the patients (and access to garden)

A welcoming atmosphere and first impression as a symbol of control and safety

Homemade and healthy food served in a dignified way as a social arena

Empowerment of professionals to obtain job satisfaction and competent employees

Recognition and training of leadership to promote a person-centred practice environment

Organise daily social activities to stimulate the patients physically and cognitively

Access to kitchen, small diches, fresh fruit and hot water to supply themselves

Family meetings as a standardised routine to voice the patients’ and relatives’ needs

Blackboard meetings every morning as an interdisciplinary tool for continuity