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Tsatali M, Angelidou IA, Tsolaki M, Teichmann B. The Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale, the Knowledge in Dementia Scale, and the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2: Which Is the Best Tool to Measure Dementia Knowledge in Greece? J Alzheimers Dis Rep 2023; 7:1377-1393. [PMID: 38225968 PMCID: PMC10789284 DOI: 10.3233/adr-230161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Background Measuring dementia knowledge can be a valuable tool for assessing the effectiveness of dementia awareness activities, identifying the potential benefits of dementia training programs, and breaking down common myths and stereotypes about dementia. Objective To compare the psychometric properties of three widely used dementia knowledge tools, the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2 (DKAT2-G), the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS-G), and the Knowledge in Dementia Scale (KIDE-G) in the Greek adult population. Methods A convenience sample of 252 participants from the general population completed the survey online. Statistical analyses included Cronbach's internal reliability, retest reliability, factor analysis, concurrent and construct validity, and floor and ceiling effects. Results The DKAS-G had the most appropriate reliability levels (Cronbach's alpha = 0.845; retest reliability = 0.921), whereas the DKAT2-G had satisfactory indexes (Cronbach's α= 0.760; retest reliability = 0.630). The KIDE-G showed unsatisfactory reliability (Cronbach's α= 0.419; retest reliability = 0.619). Construct validity was confirmed for all questionnaires, showing that all of them detected participants with pre-existing knowledge of dementia. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a four-factor model for the DKAS-G and proposed the removal of 5 items. Floor and ceiling effects were found for the DKAT2-G and the KIDE-G, mainly among those who had previously participated in dementia training. Conclusions The DKAS-G was found to have the highest levels of reliability and validity. The results prove that the DKAS-G meets the requirements for measuring dementia knowledge and evaluating dementia training programs in health professionals, caregivers, and the general population.
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- Marianna Tsatali
- Greek Association of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (GAADRD), Thessaloniki, Greece
- Network Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece
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- Greek Association of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (GAADRD), Thessaloniki, Greece
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation, Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki (CIRI-AUTh), Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Network Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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Melchior F, Teichmann B. Measuring Dementia Knowledge in German: Validation and Comparison of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale, the Knowledge in Dementia Scale, and the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2. J Alzheimers Dis 2023:JAD230303. [PMID: 37302037 PMCID: PMC10357161 DOI: 10.3233/jad-230303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Assessing dementia knowledge is critical for developing and improving effective interventions. There are many different tools to assess dementia knowledge, but only one has been validated in German so far. OBJECTIVE To validate two tools for assessing dementia knowledge-the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS-D) and the Knowledge in Dementia Scale (KIDE-D) for the German general population-and compare their psychometric properties with the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2 (DKAT2-D). METHODS A convenience sample of 272 participants completed online surveys. Analyses included internal consistency, structural validity, construct validity through the known-groups method, retest-reliability with a subgroup of n = 88, and floor and ceiling effects. This study used the STROBE checklist. RESULTS Internal consistency was acceptable for DKAT2-D (α= 0.780), very good for DKAS-D (α= 0.873), and poor for KIDE-D (α= 0.506). Construct validity was confirmed for all questionnaires. Retest-reliability was good for DKAT2-D (0.886; 0.825-0.926) and KIDE-D (0.813; 0.714-0.878), while it was great for DKAS-D (0.928; 0.891-0.953). Trends toward ceiling effects were observed for DKAT2-D and KIDE-D, but not for DKAS-D. The principal component analysis did not reveal a coherent structure for DKAT2-D or KIDE-D, while the confirmatory factor analysis proposed the removal of 5 items for DKAS-D resulting in the shortened DKAS20-D, which had nearly identical properties. CONCLUSION Both DKAS-D and its shortened version, DKAS20-D, are reliable instruments for evaluating programs intended for the general population, as they were found to be convincing in all aspects.
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- Florian Melchior
- Network Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Network Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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A CV, E BG, B L, A L, Ma EB, Gg RO, Ea MM, Pc MS, Aa RC, G PR. Spanish-Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS-S): Ecuadorian validation and comparison among Spanish health students. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:210. [PMID: 37005561 PMCID: PMC10067284 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-03904-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most frequent cause of cognitive impairment. Improving knowledge of dementia management through health education for health professionals can improve clinical and community care in home and specialist settings. It is important to guarantee good dementia knowledge in health students, and it is necessary to evaluate it with a good standardized tool. The aim of the current study was to assess the psychometric properties of the DKAS-S with cohorts of Ecuadorian health students, to compare these results with a former validation in Spanish health students and to analyse the level of knowledge according to different variables. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional study to assess the validity, reliability and feasibility of the DKAS-S by comparing two different cohorts of health students (nursing and psychologists). RESULTS A total of 659 students from Spain (n = 233) and Ecuador (n = 426) completed the DKAS-S (mean age 24.02 (6.35) years old), and 52.80% were nursing students. The DKAS-S showed good internal consistency in the Ecuadorian cohort (Cronbach's α = 0.76). No significant difference was found between Spanish and Ecuadorian students (p = 0.767) in the global scale score, but there were differences in some subscales. Psychologist students scored significantly higher on the global scale than nursing students (32.08 (9.51) vs. 27.49 (7.15); p < 0.001)). Students with a family history of cognitive impairment scored higher on the global scale, and those who had contact with people with dementia obtained better results on the global scale. CONCLUSIONS We confirmed that the DKAS-S is an adequate and useful instrument to measure levels of knowledge about dementia among health students in Spanish-speaking communities. It is a reliable and valid measure with good psychometric properties. Understanding health students' knowledge about dementia will allow better adaptation of academic plans to train better health professionals.
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- Carnes-Vendrell A
- Clinical Neuroscience Research, Unitat Trastorns Cognitius, Santa Maria University Hospital, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing and Phisiotherapy, Universitat de Lleida, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Clinical Neuroscience Research, Unitat Trastorns Cognitius, Santa Maria University Hospital, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Cognitive Disorders Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Clínic, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica August Pi I Sunyer, Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing and Phisiotherapy, Universitat de Lleida, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Laboratory of Basic Psychology, Behavioural Analysis and Programmatic Development PAD-LAB, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
- PAD-Group, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Laboratory of Psychometry, Comparative Psychology and Ethology, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
- Health and Behaviour Research Group (HBR), Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Laboratory of Psychometry, Comparative Psychology and Ethology, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
- Health and Behaviour Research Group (HBR), Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Laboratory of Psychometry, Comparative Psychology and Ethology, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
- Health and Behaviour Research Group (HBR), Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Clinical Neuroscience Research, Unitat Trastorns Cognitius, Santa Maria University Hospital, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain.
- Cognitive Disorders Unit, Hospital Universitari Santa Maria, Rovira Roure N° 44. 25198, Lleida, Spain.
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Teichmann B, Melchior F, Kruse A. Validation of the Adapted German Versions of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2, the Dementia Attitude Scale, and the Confidence in Dementia Scale for the General Population. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; 90:97-108. [PMID: 36093710 PMCID: PMC9661341 DOI: 10.3233/jad-220678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: There are almost no validated tools in German that assess dementia knowledge, attitude toward dementia, and confidence in the general population. Objective: Translation and validation of the German version of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2 (DKAT2), the Dementia Attitude Scale (DAS), and the Confidence in Dementia Scale (CODE). Methods: Instruments were translated into German and adapted for the general public. A convenience sample of 263 persons was recruited via an online platform. Validation of the tools’ psychometric properties consisted of an assessment of its reliability (internal consistency and 4-week test-retest reliability of a subgroup with n = 110), an analysis of its construct validity through principal component analysis and known-group analysis, convergent validity, and an item analysis for DKAT2-D. This study used the STROBE checklist for reporting. Results: Acceptable to excellent internal reliability was found for DAS-D (α= 0.90), DKAT2-D (α= 0.78), and CODE-D (α= 0.93). The principal component analysis confirmed the two-factor model for the DAS-D as well as the one-factor solution for CODE-D. Intra-class correlation coefficient between the first and the 4-week retest was good (CODE-D: 0.897; 0.849–0.929) to excellent (DKAT2-D: 0.918; 0.879–0.945 and DAS-D: 0.940; 0.910–0.960). Known-group analysis revealed that DAS-D, DKAT-D, and CODE-D could distinguish between individuals with or without experience with people with dementia and with or without participation in a dementia course. Conclusion: The German versions DAS-D, DKAT2-D, and CODE-D are reliable and valid tools to measure knowledge, attitude, and confidence in dementia in the German-speaking general population.
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- Birgit Teichmann
- Network Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Network Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Applied Psychology, SRH University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute for Gerontology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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STOLT M, KOTTORP A, SUHONEN R. The use and quality of reporting of Rasch analysis in nursing research: a methodological scoping review. Int J Nurs Stud 2022; 132:104244. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Laura PA, Dolores LFM, Rafael DPC, Pedro GFF, Luis PHP. Undergraduate nursing students' knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias care. J Prof Nurs 2022; 39:101-108. [DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Carnes A, Barallat-Gimeno E, Galvan A, Lara B, Lladó A, Contador-Muñana J, Vega-Rodriguez A, Escobar MA, Piñol-Ripoll G. Spanish-dementia knowledge assessment scale (DKAS-S): psychometric properties and validation. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:302. [PMID: 33971836 PMCID: PMC8111921 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02230-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most frequent cause of cognitive impairment. Community knowledge of the disease has proven to be a very important aspect of the development of interventions and the evaluation of their effectiveness. However, it is necessary to have standardized and recognized tools in different languages. The aim of the current study was to develop a cross-cultural adaptation of the Spanish Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS-S) and to assess their psychometric properties with cohorts of health students and professional and non-professional caregivers of AD patients from several regions of Spain. METHODS We developed and translated the DKAS into Spanish following the forward-back-forward translation procedure. Then, we performed a cross-sectional study to assess the validity, reliability and feasibility of the DKAS-S. We also performed an analysis to obtain test-retest reliability measures. The study was performed in four medical centres across three regions in Spain. From May to September 2019, we administered the scale to students, professional and non-professional caregivers; including a subgroup of non-professional caregivers of patients with early-onset AD (< 65 years). RESULTS Eight hundred forty-six volunteer participants completed the DKAS-S: 233 students (mean age 26.3 ± 9.2 years), 270 professional caregivers (mean age 42.5 ± 11.7 years) and 343 non-professional caregivers of AD patients. (mean age was 56.4 ± 13.16). The DKAS-S showed good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.819) and good test-retest reliability (time 1: 28.1 ± 8.09 vs time 2: 28.8 ± 7.96; t = - 1.379; p = 0.173). Sensitivity to change was also significant in a subgroup of 31 students who received education related to AD and dementias between each administration (time 1: 25.6 ± 6.03) to (time 2: 32.5 ± 7.12; t = - 5.252, p = 0.000). The validity of the construct was verified by confirmatory factor analysis, although there were challenges in the inclusion of some items in the original 4 factors. CONCLUSIONS The 25-item DKAS-S showed good psychometric properties for validity and reliability and the factorial analysis when it was administered to a population of students and professional and non-professional caregivers. It was a useful instrument for measuring levels of knowledge about dementia in Spanish population.
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- A. Carnes
- Unitat Trastorns Cognitius, Clinical Neuroscience Research, Santa Maria University Hospital, Rovira Roure n 44. 25198. IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing and Phisiotherapy, Universitat de Lleida, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Unitat Trastorns Cognitius, Clinical Neuroscience Research, Santa Maria University Hospital, Rovira Roure n 44. 25198. IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Unitat Trastorns Cognitius, Clinical Neuroscience Research, Santa Maria University Hospital, Rovira Roure n 44. 25198. IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Cognitive Disorders Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Clínic, Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica August Pi I Sunyer, Barcelona, Spain
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- Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Cognitive Disorders Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Clínic, Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica August Pi I Sunyer, Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing and Phisiotherapy, Universitat de Lleida, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Unitat Trastorns Cognitius, Clinical Neuroscience Research, Santa Maria University Hospital, Rovira Roure n 44. 25198. IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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Balli FN, Unsal P, Halil MG, Dogu BB, Cankurtaran M, Demirkan K. Effect of clinical pharmacists' interventions on dementia treatment adherence and caregivers' knowledge. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21:506-511. [PMID: 33851746 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Poor adherence with dementia medications is common among patients and caregivers, owing to the absence of perceived effect, polypharmacy, and adverse effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of clinical pharmacists' interventions on the adherence to dementia treatment and the caregivers' knowledge of dementia. METHODS This study was conducted at a geriatric outpatient clinic of the university hospital between October 2018 and April 2019. The Morisky Green Levine Adherence Scale (MGLS) to patients or caregivers and the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool Version Two (DKAT2) to caregivers were applied at the beginning of the study and 4 months later by a clinical pharmacist. After the scales were applied in the first interview, verbal information about the importance of adherence to dementia treatment, and incorrect answers of caregivers in DKAT2 were provided by the clinical pharmacist. RESULTS A total of 94 patients and 91 caregivers were included in the study. High adherence to treatment was determined in 70.2% of the patients in the first interview and in 95.7% in the second interview (P < 0.001). The mean score of DKAT2 was 15.53 ± 2.44 in the first interview, while the median score of DKAT2 in the second interview was 19.11 ± 1.25 (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The intervention of clinical pharmacists significantly increased the adherence to dementia treatment and the caregivers' knowledge of dementia. Close monitoring of dementia patients and caregivers by clinical pharmacists and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team play an important role in dementia care. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21: 506-511.
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- Fatma Nisa Balli
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Hacettepe University Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Hacettepe University Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara, Turkey
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Gkioka M, Tsolaki M, Papagianopoulos S, Teichmann B, Moraitou D. Psychometric properties of dementia attitudes scale, dementia knowledge assessment tool 2 and confidence in dementia scale in a Greek sample. Nurs Open 2020; 7:1623-1633. [PMID: 32802384 PMCID: PMC7424436 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Aim Τo validate the Greek version of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2, the Dementia Attitudes Scale and Confidence in Dementia Scale. Design A quantitative cross-sectional design was applied for translation and validation. The STROBE checklist for observational research has been followed to this survey. Method Two hundred and twelve students from the School of Psychology (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). Psychometric properties were assessed through construct validity (principal component analysis), internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) and convergent validity. Results High internal reliability was found for Confidence in Dementia Scale (α = 0.85), adequate reliability for Dementia Attitudes Scale (α = 0.74) and acceptable reliability for Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2 (α = 0.68). Construct validity was satisfactory for Dementia Attitudes Scale (two factors: social comfort and knowledge). The convergent validity was supported to this survey. All three tools are reliable and valid to measure knowledge, confidence and attitudes towards dementia in Greek research context.
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- Mara Gkioka
- Network Aging ResearchUniversity of HeidelbergHeidelbergGermany
- School of MedicineAristotle University of ThessalonikiThessalonikiGreece
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- School of MedicineAristotle University of ThessalonikiThessalonikiGreece
- 1st Department of ΝeurologyAHEPA University HospitalThessalonikiGreece
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- School of MedicineAristotle University of ThessalonikiThessalonikiGreece
- 3rd Department of NeurologyPapanikolaou General HospitalThessalonikiGreece
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- Laboratory of PsychologySection of Experimental & Cognitive PsychologySchool of PsychologyAristotle University of ThessalonikiThessalonikiGreece
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Dai Y, Zhao J, Li S, Zhao C, Gao Y, Johnson CE. Caregivers' Dementia Knowledge and Care Approach in Residential Aged Care Facilities in China. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 2020; 35:1533317520937096. [PMID: 33089701 PMCID: PMC10624015 DOI: 10.1177/1533317520937096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the dementia knowledge and care approach used by caregivers in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in China. METHOD A cross-sectional survey of 785 caregivers from a random sample of 34 RACFs in China. Caregivers' knowledge and care approach were assessed using the Chinese version of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2 and Advanced Dementia Care Questionnaire. RESULTS The majority of caregivers showed limited knowledge of dementia and tended not to adopt a person-centered approach to care. Educational level, dementia care training, and years of work experience were positively associated with dementia knowledge. Educational level and years of work experience were also associated with a person-centered approach to care. CONCLUSIONS This study provides insight into the care available to people with dementia in RACFs in China. The results suggest dementia care education programs as well as person-centered care training are urgently needed for caregivers in China.
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- Yunyun Dai
- Nursing School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Nursing School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Nursing School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Public Health School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Nursing School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Monash Nursing and Midwifery, 2541Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Supportive and Palliative Care, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Parra-Anguita L, García-Fernández FP, del-Pino-Casado R, Pancorbo-Hidalgo PL. Knowledge about the Care of People with Alzheimer's Disease of the Nursing Staff of Nursing Homes in Spain. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16244907. [PMID: 31817315 PMCID: PMC6950273 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16244907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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People with Alzheimer’s disease often live in nursing homes. Updated knowledge among the nursing staff has led to better quality of care. The aim of this study was to measure the knowledge about the care of people with Alzheimer’s disease of the nursing staff of nursing homes in Spain. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 24 nursing homes in the province of Jaén (Spain) with a sample of 361 members of staff, i.e., registered nurses (RNs), assistant nurses (ANs), and eldercare workers (EWs). The University of Jaén UJA-Alzheimer’s Care Scale was used to measure the knowledge. The knowledge was higher among the RNs (83.3% of the maximum) than among the ANs and EWs (71.6%). Work experience and updated training were associated with the knowledge score in RNs, but only the updated training in ANs and EWs. Nursing homes with less experienced nursing staff and with a small proportion of staff receiving training on dementia have a low knowledge score. The nursing staff of nursing homes in Jaén have medium to high knowledge about Alzheimer’s care. There is a wide range of variation in the knowledge score among the nursing homes. Up-to-date staff training in dementia care is the factor with the strongest association with knowledge.
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