Table 1 Characteristics of study sample
Residents (n = 396) | |
|---|---|
Age in years; mean (SD) | 78.4 (11.1) |
Women in % (n) | 69.4 (275) |
Time being in the SHA in years; mean (SD) | 2.7 (2.3) |
Medical diagnosis of dementia in % (n) | 71.0 (281) |
Severity of dementia (GDS) in % (n) | |
≤ 5 (moderately severe cognitive decline) | 15.9 (63) |
6 (severe cognitive decline) | 42.2 (167) |
7 (very severe cognitive decline) | 38.4 (152) |
Challenging behavior (CMAI) in % (n) | |
Physically nonaggressive behavior | 34.3 (136) |
Verbally agitated behavior | 37.9 (150) |
Aggressive behavior | 15.9 (63) |
At least one need-driven behavior | 57.8 (229) |
With family members in % (n) | 65.4 (259) |
Weekly family visits in % (n)* | 44.8 (116) |
Living situation before admission into SHA in % (n) | |
Alone | 65.7 (260) |
With family member/partner | 27.0 (107) |