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Table 2 Derivation of dependence level

From: Utility of the Dependence Scale in dementia: validity, meaningfulness, and health economic considerations

Level 0

0 to all items

Level 1

Either A, B, or C = 1

Level 2

2 of A, B, or C = 1 OR A or B = 2 OR D = 1

Level 3

E, F, or G = 1

Level 4

H, I, or J = 1

Level 5

K, L, or M = 1