In:
Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Cagdas Tip Dergisi: Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol. 10, No. 4 ( 2020-12-30), p. 631-636
Abstract:
Aim: In this study we determined the psychometric properties of the Alzheimer's Disease-Related Quality of Life (ADRQL) Scale and adapted it into Turkish. We also investigated the relationship between the ADRQL scale and the emotional states of the caregivers. Materials and Methods: The sample of the study involves caregivers of 60 possible AD patients who are given care at home (N = 30) and nursing home (N = 30). Stage 1 and 2 AD patients were included in the study according to The Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR). The cognitive status of the patients was evaluated by the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMME). The functional status was evaluated by AD Cooperative Study – Activities of Daily Living (ADCS-ADL) Scale. Positive and Negative Emotion Scale (PANAS) was applied to evaluate the emotional states of the caregivers. These parameters were compared with the ADRQL scale filled by the caregiver and its 5 subscales (A. Social Interaction, B. Awareness of Self C: Feelings and Mood, D. Enjoyment of Activities, E. Response to Surroundings). To evaluate test-retest reliability, the ADRQL scale was applied to caregivers fort the second time, after 3 weeks.
Results: There was a significant correlation between ADRQL total score and B subscale (r = 0.27, p≤0.05) and ADCS-ADL scale (r = 0.38 p≤0.05). There was a significant correlation between SMME and ADRQL scale total score, A, B, C subscale (ADRQL total score r = 0.72, A subscale r = 0.83, B subscale r = 0.47, C subscale r = 0.43, p≤0.05). Cronbach's alpha (α) (α=0.75) was used to calculate the internal consistency reliability of the ADQRL. According to the test-retest reliability results of the scale, ADRQL shows a significant correlation between both the total scores and subscales scores of the first measurement and second measurement. Conclusion: Results show that the Turkish version of ADRQL is a valid and reliable measurement instrument.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2667-7180
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Cagdas Tip Dergisi: Journal of Contemporary Medicine
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
3035503-5
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