scholarly journals The Preparedness for Caregiving Scale in African American and White Caregivers of Hospitalized Persons With Dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 375-375
Author(s):  
Ashley Kuzmik
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
White Family ◽  
White Caregivers

Abstract This study evaluated the Preparedness for Caregiving Scale (PCS) upon discharge from the hospital. The caregivers reported a mean age of 60.5 years (SD=13.9). The majority of caregivers were female (72%), married (59%), non-Hispanic/Latino (98%) and either white (52%) or African American (48%). Fifty percent were employed outside of the home and averaged 40.7 (SD= 14.4) hours of outside work per week. The average PCS was 24.4 (SD=6.9, 0-32). One-factor structure of the PCS and measurement invariance by race was fully supported. Predicative validity revealed significant association between the PCS and anxiety (β =-.41, t = -7.61(287), p <.001), depression (β =-.44, t =-8.39 (287), p <.001), and strain (β =-.48, t =-9.29(287), p <.001). The PCS is a valid and meaningful tool to measure preparedness in African American and white family caregivers of persons with dementia during post- hospitalization transition.

Evaluation of the Caregiver Preparedness Scale in African American and White Caregivers of Persons With Dementia During Post-Hospitalization Transition

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-20-00087
Author(s):  
Ashley Kuzmik ◽  
Marie Boltz ◽  
Barbara Resnick ◽  
Rhonda BeLue
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
White Family ◽  
White Caregivers ◽  
Structure Measurement

Background and PurposeThe Preparedness for Caregiving Scale (PCS) is a widely used instrument to measure caregiver preparedness. The purpose was to evaluate the PCS in African American and White caregivers of patients with dementia upon discharge from the hospital.MethodsFactor structure, measurement invariance, and predictive validity of the PCS were assessed in a sample of 292 family caregivers/patient dyads.ResultsOne-factor structure of the PCS and measurement invariance by race was fully supported. Predicative validity revealed significant association between the PCS and anxiety (β = −.41, t = −7.61(287), p < .001), depression (β = −.44, t = −8.39(287), p < .001), and strain (β = −.48, t = −9.29(287), p < .001).ConclusionThe PCS is a valid and meaningful tool to measure preparedness in African American and White family caregivers of persons with dementia during post-hospitalization transition.

Mental health and physical health of family caregivers for persons with dementia: A comparison of African American and white caregivers

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 538-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. G. Knight ◽  
C. V. Flynn Longmire ◽  
J. Dave ◽  
J. H. Kim ◽  
S. David
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
African American ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
White Caregivers

End of Life Care and Reactions to Death in African-American and White Family Caregivers of Relatives with Alzheimer's Disease

2001 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason E. Owen ◽  
Kathryn T. Goode ◽  
William E. Haley
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
African American ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Life Care ◽  
White Caregivers

Family caregivers for relatives with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) often experience significant stress-related problems in mental and physical health. Patients with AD often survive for protracted periods of time, placing an extensive burden of care on the caregiver prior to the patient's death. The present study addresses ethnic differences in the experience of AD caregivers around the time of their loved one's death, including life-sustaining treatment decisions and reactions to death. The results showed that, in our sample, more patients died in their homes than has been reported for deaths in the United States. African-American and White caregivers differed substantially in their reports of end of life care and subjective reactions to the death. Compared with White caregivers, African-American caregivers were less likely to make a decision to withhold treatment at the time of death, less likely to have their relative die in a nursing home, and reported less acceptance of the relative's death and greater perceived loss. Results suggest that death after AD caregiving deserves further study, and that ethnic differences in end of life care and bereavement may be of particular importance.

Predictors of Satisfaction for African-American and White Family Caregivers of Adult Care Home Residents

2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 568-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Wallace Williams ◽  
Tejas Desai ◽  
Jeffrey T. Rurka ◽  
Elizabeth J. Mutran
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
White Family

Family care giving for patients at life's end: Report from the Cultural Variations Study (CVAS)

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
ETIENNE PHIPPS ◽  
LEONARD E. BRAITMAN ◽  
GALA TRUE ◽  
DIANA HARRIS ◽  
WILLIAM TESTER
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
African American ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Family Caregiving ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
White Family ◽  
Care Giving

Objective: To investigate differences between African American and White family caregivers in self-reported health, use of social support and external resources, and emotional and financial strain in the context of their care of a family member with advanced cancer.Methods: Sixty-nine patient-designated family caregivers of patients with advanced lung or colon cancer interviewed between December 1999 and July 2001.Results: Most African American and White family caregivers were able to identify someone else who was helping them in the care of their family member. Few caregivers used outside resources (e.g., home-based medical care, meal delivery, pastoral care, outside social support visitor) to assist in the support and care of the patient. At baseline, White caregivers were more likely to agree that caregiving caused work adjustments (ρ = .28, p = .02) and emotional difficulties (ρ = .32, p = .008) and that caregiving had been completely overwhelming (ρ = .19, p = .12) than were African American caregivers. At follow-up, among family caregivers of patients who had died, 44% reported having to quit work to provide personal care for the patient. Twenty-five percent of family caregivers reported using most or all of the family's saving in caring for the patient.Significance of results: Caregivers of patients at end of life experience substantial emotional and financial difficulties related to caregiving. Family caregiving is a private undertaking with little use of outside resources to mitigate the burden.

Validating the Resource-Management Inventory (ReMI)

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 777-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Waldeyer ◽  
Jens Fleischer ◽  
Joachim Wirth ◽  
Detlev Leutner
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Management Competency

Abstract. There is substantial evidence that students in higher education who have sophisticated resource-management skills are more successful in their studies. Nevertheless, research shows that students are often not adequately prepared to use resource-management strategies effectively. It is thus crucial to screen and identify students who are at risk of poor resource management (and consequently, reduced academic achievement) to provide them with appropriate support. For this purpose, we extend the validation of a situational-judgment-based instrument called Resource-Management Inventory (ReMI), which assesses resource-management competency (including knowledge of resource-management strategies and the self-reported ability to use this knowledge in learning situations). We evaluated the ReMI regarding factor structure, measurement invariance, and its impact on academic achievement in different study domains in a sample of German first-year students ( N = 380). The results confirm the five-factor structure that has been found in a previous study and indicate strong measurement invariance. Furthermore, taking cognitive covariates into account, the results confirm that the ReMI can predict students’ grades incrementally. Finally, a multi-group analysis shows that the findings can be generalized across different study domains. Overall, we provide evidence for a valid and efficient instrument for the assessment of resource-management competency in higher education.

The Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance of Positive and Negative Affect

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Joshanloo ◽  
Ali Bakhshi
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Invariance Testing ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Scalar Invariance ◽  
Gender Groups

Abstract. This study investigated the factor structure and measurement invariance of the Mroczek and Kolarz’s scales of positive and negative affect in Iran (N = 2,391) and the USA (N = 2,154), and across gender groups. The two-factor model of affect was supported across the groups. The results of measurement invariance testing confirmed full metric and partial scalar invariance of the scales across cultural groups, and full metric and full scalar invariance across gender groups. The results of latent mean analysis revealed that Iranians scored lower on positive affect and higher on negative affect than Americans. The analyses also showed that American men scored significantly lower than American women on negative affect. The significance and implications of the results are discussed.

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