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Reliability and construct validity of the Long Version of Disability Assessment for Dementia (Brazilian Version)

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Author(s):
Mariana Boaro Fernandez Canon [1] ; Fernanda Pinheiro da Silva [2] ; Karen Rosângela Silva de Souza Saviotti [3] ; Isabelle Gélinas [4] ; Naira de Fátima Dutra Lemos [5] ; Marcia Maria Pires Camargo Novelli [6]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de São Paulo - Brasil
[2] Universidade Federal de São Paulo - Brasil
[3] Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Brasil
[4] McGill University - Canadá
[5] McGill University - Canadá
[6] Universidade Federal de São Paulo - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: CADERNOS BRASILEIROS DE TERAPIA OCUPACIONAL-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY; v. 32, 2024-04-15.
Abstract

Abstract Objectives Evaluate the reliability test-retest (intra and inter-examiner) and construct validity of the Long Version of Disability Assessment for Dementia (Brazilian Version - DADL-BR). Methods The DADL-BR was applied to 58 caregivers/family of older adults with dementia. The inter-examiner (n = 30) and intra-examiner (n = 28) reliability was assessed using the kappa test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and the internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. The construct validity (n = 48) was performed by comparing DADL-BR with MMSE. Results The results of the intra and inter-examiner demonstrated good reliability (0.72 and 0.74), as well as nearly perfect correlations (0.99) for both inter- and intra-examiner reliability. The internal consistency was excellent (0.87) and the results demonstrated a good correlation (0.74) between DADL-BR and MMSE in construct validity analysis. Conclusions DADL-BR can be considered reliable instrument and with good construct validity, considering internal consistency and test-retest reliability and may be constitute a useful instrument for assessing the occupational performance profile of older adults with dementia. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/10943-0 - Proposal of a long version of the disability assessment of dementia (DAD-Br)
Grantee:Mariana Boaro Fernandez Canon
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master