Coding Instructions
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See Coding Instructions on page F-5.
Coding approach is identical to that for daily
preferences.
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F0500ASection Fv1.20.1Manual page F-9
Res interview: have books, newspaper, mags to read
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Answer Codes
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Response format: Coded response
F0500. Interview for Activity Preferences
Show resident the response options and say: “While you are in this facility...”
1. Very important [ ] A. how important is it to you to have books, newspapers, and magazines to read?
2. Somewhat important
[ ] B. how important is it to you to listen to music you like?
3. Not very important
4. Not important at all [ ] C. how important is it to you to be around animals such as pets?
5. Important, but can’t do or no choice
[ ] D. how important is it to you to keep up with the news?
9. No response or non-responsive
[ ] E. how important is it to you to do things with groups of people?
[ ] F. how important is it to you to do your favorite activities?
[ ] G. how important is it to you to go outside to get fresh air when the weather is good?
[ ] H. how important is it to you to participate in religious services or practices?
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Coding Guidance
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Coding Tips
and Special Populations
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See Coding Tips on page F-5.
Coding tips include those for daily preferences.
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Include Braille and or audio recorded materialwhen
codingwhen codingitems in F0500A.
Interviewing Tips and Techniques
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See Interview Tips and Techniques on
page F-6.
Coding tips and techniques are identical to those for
daily preferences.
DEFINITIONS
READ
Script, Braille, or audio
recorded written material.
NEWS
News about local, state,
national, or international
current events.
KEEP UP WITH THE
NEWS
Stay informed by reading,
watching, or listening.
NEWSPAPERS AND
MAGAZINES
Any type, such as
journalistic, professional, and
trade publications in script,
Braille, or audio recorded
format.
F0500: Interview for Activity Preferences (cont.)
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