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Psychometric Validation of the Czech Version of the Quality of Life - Alzheimer's Disease Scale in Patients with Early-Stage Dementia.
Kisvetrová, Helena; Skoloudík, David; Herzig, Roman; Valis, Martin; Jurasková, Bozena; Krulová, Petra; Langová, Katerina; Bermellová, Jana; Yamada, Yukari.
Affiliation
  • Kisvetrová H; Center for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
  • Skoloudík D; Center for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
  • Herzig R; Neurology Clinic, University Hospital, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
  • Valis M; Neurology Clinic, University Hospital, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
  • Jurasková B; Third Internal Clinic of Gerontology and Metabolism, University Hospital, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
  • Krulová P; Neurology Clinic, University Hospital, Ostrava, Czech Republic.
  • Langová K; Center for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
  • Bermellová J; Center for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
  • Yamada Y; Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord ; 46(1-2): 109-118, 2018.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30145599
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/

AIMS:

The aim of this study was to perform a psychometric validation of the Czech version of the Quality of Life - Alzheimer's Disease scale (QoL-AD) for patients with early-stage dementia.

METHODS:

The sample included 212 patient-proxy pairs. For convergent validity, the Czech version of the Bristol Activities of Daily Living Scale (BADLS-CZ), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were used.

RESULTS:

The reliability of the QoL-AD for patients and caregivers was good (Cronbach's α = 0.85, ICC = 0.25-0.54). A positive correlation existed between the QoL-AD and the SPPB, and negative correlations existed between the QoL-AD and the BADLS-CZ as well as between the QoL-AD and the GDS. Factor analysis resulted in a three-factor solution (physical and mental health, family life, and social security).

CONCLUSION:

The Czech version of the QoL-AD has good psychometric properties in compliance with international recommendations.
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Full text: 1 Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Psychometrics / Quality of Life / Alzheimer Disease / Behavior Rating Scale Type of study: Diagnostic_studies Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: En Year: 2018 Type: Article
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Full text: 1 Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Psychometrics / Quality of Life / Alzheimer Disease / Behavior Rating Scale Type of study: Diagnostic_studies Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: En Year: 2018 Type: Article