Validation of Dementia Care Scales for Latino Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Perales-Puchalt Jaime, Cabrera Monica Fracachan, Baker Christina, Mantilla Mariana Ramirez, Burns Jeffrey
Primary Institution: University of Kansas Medical Center
Hypothesis
We aimed to test the psychometric properties of several dementia care-related scales among Latinos.
Conclusion
The caregiver-administered scales in English and Spanish demonstrated good psychometric properties.
Supporting Evidence
- 19 out of 21 inter-scale correlations reached statistical significance.
- Cronbach’s alpha ranged from 0.832 to 0.879 for all scales.
Takeaway
We checked if certain questionnaires for caregivers of people with dementia work well for Latino caregivers, and they do!
Methodology
We used secondary baseline data from a one-arm mHealth trial and calculated validity and reliability of various scales.
Participant Demographics
Latino informal caregivers of individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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