Psychometric evaluation of the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory in an acute general hospital setting
| Autor: | Kupeli, N., Vickerstaff, V., White, N., Lord, Kathryn, Scott, S., Jones, L., Sampson, E.L. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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| Druh dokumentu: | Článek |
| DOI: | 10.1002/gps.4741 |
| Popis: | Yes Objectives The Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI; (Cohen-Mansfield and Kerin, 1986)) is a well-known tool for assessing agitated behaviours in people with dementia who reside in long-term care. No studies have evaluated the psychometric qualities and factor structure of the CMAI in acute general hospitals, a setting where people with demand may become agitated. Method Longitudinal study investigating pain, agitation and behavioural problems in 230 people with dementia admitted to acute general hospitals in 2011–2012. Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory was completed as part of a battery of assessments including PAINAD to measure pain. Results A nine-item two-factor model of aggressive and nonaggressive behaviours proved to be the best-fitting measurement model in this sample, (χ2 = 96.3, df = 26, p Alzheimer's Society and the BUPA Foundation. Grant Number: 131 |
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