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Table 2 Detailed description of the aging transformation needs scale (n = 175)

From: Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the aging transformation scale for older adults with dementia

The scale and its sub- scale

Mean

Standard deviation

Score range

The number of items

Import and export demand

4.29

0.71

1–5

12

Indoor activity needs

4.44

0.76

1–5

6

Toilet needs

4.41

0.79

1–5

3

Bathing needs

4.42

0.80

1–5

5

Modifying needs

4.41

0.88

1–5

3

Rest needs

4.48

0.81

1–5

5

Meal needs

4.40

0.86

1–5

6

Laundry needs

4.35

0.92

1–5

4

Supporting environmental needs

4.47

0.78

1–5

11

Total scale

26.84

4.59

9–45

55