Table 2 Data collection: outcome, operationalization and time of measurement.

Primary outcome

   Quality of Life

QUALIDEM [26–28]

Secondary outcome

   Neuropsychiatric symptoms

NPI-NH [30–33]

CMAI [34, 35]

   Depression symptoms

CSDD [36, 37]

   Social Engagement

Subscale ISE and RISE form RAI MDS [38, 39]

Additional variables

   ADL-capacity

Subscale ADL-H from RAI MDS [40, 41]

   Cognition

MMSE [42]

Subscale CPS from RAI MDS [40, 43]

   Use of physical restraint

Number of times physical restraints are used

   Psychotropic medication

ATC classification system [44]

   Use of health care services

Visits to e.g. Nursing home physician, psychologist etc.

   Dementia type

Alzheimer's dementia Vascular dementia, Other (e.g. Parkinson's disease)

   Stage of dementia

GDS [29]

   Comorbidity

International classification of diseases, version 10 [46]

Socio-demographic variables

   Age

Years

   Gender

Male or Female

   Length of Stay

Number of months

   Living prior to admission

At home, Residential care, Regular Nursing home care, Other

Family caregivers

Primary outcome

   Involvement with care

Frequency, length, activities and motivation for visits

   Perceived burden

SPPIC [47]

   Satisfaction with care

27 items

Additional variables

   Age

Years

   Gender

Male or Female

   Sense of competence

SSCQ [49]

   Relationship with resident

E.g. Spouse, Child, Sibling or Other

Nursing staff

Primary outcome

   Job satisfaction & motivation

[45]

Secondary outcome

   Social support

Subscale from JCQ [51, 52]

   Autonomy

MAQ [50]

   Workload

[45]

Additional variable

   Age

Years

   Gender

Male or Female

   Education level

Type of education and level (e.g. level 1 – 5)

   Contract working hours

Hours

   Years of employment

Years