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Table 3 Levels of care. Level of care needs in point/level and time/level.

From: Can care of elderly be measured? A method for estimating the individual care of recipients in community health care

Level

Characterization

Point/level

Time in minutes/level

1

Minimal need of care

0–20

0–30

2

Moderate need of care

21–33

31–90

3

Recurrent and demanding need of care

34–45

91–150

4

Total or near dependence upon care

46-

151-