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Table 1 Presence of indicators in needs-assessment

From: Exploring the usefulness of indicators for referring people with dementia and their informal caregivers to activating interventions: a qualitative analysis of needs assessments

Indicators

Present

1. Need for activities

 1

The PWD has a need for a meaningful occupational routine

14

 2

The CG has a need for advice how to cope with the behavior of the PWD

9

 3

The CG has a need for support in how to assist or instruct the PWD to perform activities

6

 4

The CG has a need for more insight into the capacities of the PWD, what he or she is able to do

1

2. Timing and openness for change.

 1

The dyad is informed sufficiently about the consequences of dementia for daily life

4

 2

The CG has an understanding of the consequences of dementia for the daily activities of the PWD

2

 3

The dyad has a pro-active attitude, they want to anticipate themselves on future situations

7

 4

The dyad wants to counteract decline actively as much as possible

 5

The dyad is not focused on limitations, but on possibilities

9

 6

The dyad wants to strongly maintain their current way of living

3

 7

The PWD still has the capacity to cut out with routines (e.g. use a memory-aid)

 8

The CG is able to put energy into coping with a new approach, is not overburdened

1

3. Lifestyle

 1

The dyad or one of them (PWD or CG) has or had an active lifestyle

8

 2

The PWD and/or CG likes physical activity

15

 3

The PWD and/or CG likes doing sports, in an institutional (group) setting or as a routine (running, bicycling)

6

 4

The PWD and/or CG is used to sport

5

 5

The PWD and/or CG likes outings like shopping or making a visit

9

4. Apart or together

 1

The PWD is/is not accustomed to spend time alone

 2

The PWD depends a lot/ limited on CG during the day

7

 3

The PWD likes to have enjoyable shared activities with CG

3

 4

The CG has a need for enjoyable shared activities with PWD

6

 5

The CG has a strong/limited need for his or her own activities

8

 6

The CG has a need for more time for his or her own life

10

5. Meaning of activities

 1

The PWD has a strong/limited need for something to do for passing time, See 1.1.

14

 2

The PWD has a strong/limited need for physical activity, See 3.2.

15

 3

The PWD has a strong/limited need for social contacts

5

 4

The PWD has a strong/limited need for self-sufficiency

7

 5

The PWD has a strong/limited need for positive experiences

 6

The PWD will benefit from adaptations or assistive devices for physical limitations

8

 7

The CG has a need for advice about safety at home

2

 8

The CG has a need for advice about safety outside

2

  1. PWD person with dementia, CG caregiver