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.

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 &lt;.001), depression (β =-.44, t =-8.39 (287), p &lt;.001), and strain (β =-.48, t =-9.29(287), p &lt;.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.

Childhood Trauma Questionnaire: Factor structure, measurement invariance, and validity across emotional disorders.

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 717-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Spinhoven ◽  
Brenda W. Penninx ◽  
Marian Hickendorff ◽  
Albert M. van Hemert ◽  
David P. Bernstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Childhood Trauma Questionnaire ◽  
Structure Measurement

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.

scholarly journals Development of an international survey attitude scale: measurement equivalence, reliability, and predictive validity

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edith de Leeuw ◽  
Joop Hox ◽  
Henning Silber ◽  
Bella Struminskaya ◽  
Corrie Vis
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Measurement Equivalence ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Structure Measurement

AbstractDeclining response rates worldwide have stimulated interest in understanding what may be influencing this decline and how it varies across countries and survey populations. In this paper, we describe the development and validation of a short 9-item survey attitude scale that measures three important constructs, thought by many scholars to be related to decisions to participate in surveys, that is, survey enjoyment, survey value, and survey burden. The survey attitude scale is based on a literature review of earlier work by multiple authors. Our overarching goal with this study is to develop and validate a concise and effective measure of how individuals feel about responding to surveys that can be implemented in surveys and panels to understand the willingness to participate in surveys and improve survey effectiveness. The research questions relate to factor structure, measurement equivalence, reliability, and predictive validity of the survey attitude scale.The data came from three probability-based panels: the German GESIS and PPSM panels and the Dutch LISS panel. The survey attitude scale proved to have a replicable three-dimensional factor structure (survey enjoyment, survey value, and survey burden). Partial scalar measurement equivalence was established across three panels that employed two languages (German and Dutch) and three measurement modes (web, telephone, and paper mail). For all three dimensions of the survey attitude scale, the reliability of the corresponding subscales (enjoyment, value, and burden) was satisfactory. Furthermore, the scales correlated with survey response in the expected directions, indicating predictive validity.

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