Adapting the Meaning of Home Questionnaire for People with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Florack Janina, Penger Susanne, Haberstroh Julia, Oswald Frank
Primary Institution: University of Siegen
Hypothesis
The study aims to adapt an existing questionnaire to better assess the meaning of home for people with dementia.
Conclusion
The modified Meaning of Home Questionnaire for people with dementia shows promising psychometric properties and a five-factor structure.
Supporting Evidence
- Most people with dementia prefer to remain in their homes despite challenges.
- The study revised the Meaning of Home Questionnaire to better suit people with dementia.
- Initial findings suggest a five-factor structure for the adapted questionnaire.
Takeaway
This study is trying to make a better questionnaire to understand what 'home' means for people with dementia, so they can stay in their homes longer.
Methodology
The study involved revising an existing questionnaire and testing it in both cognitively impaired and unimpaired samples.
Limitations
The study is still in progress, and final analyses are yet to be completed.
Participant Demographics
Participants included cognitively impaired individuals and cognitively unimpaired individuals.
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