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Psychometric Evaluation of the Korean Version of the Personhood in Dementia Questionnaire Using Rasch Analysis

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  • Da Eun Kim

    (School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA)

  • Young Ko

    (College of Nursing, Gacheon University, Incheon 21936, Korea)

  • Paulette V. Hunter

    (Department of Psychology, St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W6, Canada)

  • Ju Young Yoon

    (Research Institute of Nursing Science and College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Korea)

Abstract

There is an increasing awareness of the need to promote behaviors consistent with the understanding that individuals with dementia deserve adequate respect. Person-centered attitudes on the part of a care facility’s staff can affect care practices and relationships with residents. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Personhood in Dementia Questionnaire (KPDQ), which measures staff’s person-centered attitudes toward individuals with dementia. The KPDQ was translated and adapted based on commonly used guidelines from the World Health Organization. For psychometric testing, the data obtained from a total of 269 participants in 13 long-term care facilities were analyzed. Factor analysis, item fit, convergent validity, and known-group validity were examined. Reliability and differential item functioning (DIF) based on Rasch analysis were also assessed. The KPDQ consists of 20 items with three subscales (“agency”, “respect for personhood” and “psychosocial engagement”). Item fit statistics indicated that each item fits well with the underlying construct. The KPDQ demonstrated satisfactory convergent validity, known-group validity and internal consistency reliability. There was no DIF by subgroup according to age or educational status. Results indicated that the KPDQ is a reliable and valid tool for measuring long-term care staff’s beliefs about personhood.

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  • Da Eun Kim & Young Ko & Paulette V. Hunter & Ju Young Yoon, 2019. "Psychometric Evaluation of the Korean Version of the Personhood in Dementia Questionnaire Using Rasch Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:23:p:4834-:d:292924
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