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Table 1 ASCOT INT4 Domains (summarised from Netten et al. 2011:3, ref. [36])

From: Day centres for older people - attender characteristics, access routes and outcomes of regular attendance: findings of exploratory mixed methods case study research

Domain

The person…

1)

Accommodation cleanliness and comfort

…feels their home environment, including all rooms, is clean and comfortable

2)

Personal cleanliness and comfort

…feels personally clean and comfortable and looks presentable or, at best, is dressed and groomed in a way that reflects personal preferences

3)

Food and drink

…feels they have a nutritious, varied and culturally appropriate diet with enough food and drink that they enjoy at regular and timely intervals

4)

Personal safety

…feels safe and secure, meaning being free from fear of abuse, falling or other physical harm both inside and outside the house

5)

Social participation and involvement

…feels content with their social situation (i.e. sustenance of meaningful relationships with friends, family and feeling involved or part of a community should this be important)

6)

Occupation

…sufficiently occupied in a range of meaningful activities

7)

Control

…can choose what to do and when to do it, having control over daily life and activities

8)

Dignity

Negative and positive psychological impact of support and care on personal sense of significance.