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Table 4 Calculation of scores of nursing presence items (answer key)

From: Developing and validating the nursing presence scale for hospitalized patients

factor

items

weight

Range of item scores

Range of factor scores

Participation and assistance

1–14

4

4–20

56–280

Conscious focus and receptive encounter

15–25

2.5

2.5–12.5

27.5–137.5

Monitoring and accountability

26–31

1.5

1.5–7.5

9–45

Coordination in care

32–36

0.5

0.5–2.5

2.5–12.5