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Table 1 Example of forward translation

From: Assessing the physical environment of older people’s residential care facilities: development of the Swedish version of the Sheffield Care Environment Assessment Matrix (S-SCEAM)

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Do the lounges reflect the culture of residents?

Do the lounges generate a feeling of familiarity among the residents?

Is there any pastiche?

Are there any imitations?

Are there mainly double-banked corridors? (rooms on both sides, no windows)

Are there mainly corridors with rooms on both sides, not any windows?