Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Nepali version of the Rowland universal dementia assessment scale (RUDAS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a transitional state between normal cognition and dementia during ageing process. Early screening of elderly for MCI can help for early prevention and treatment of dementia. Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a brief cognitive assessment tool with excellent psychometric properties and is particularly useful in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations. The purpose of this study was to translate RUDAS into Nepali and to evaluate internal consistency of Nepali version of RUDAS.

Methods

RUDAS was translated to Nepali following recommended guidelines for translation and cross-cultural adaptation of patient reported measures. The pre-final Nepali version of RUDAS was tested on 30 elderly and appropri

SUBMITTER: Nepal GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6639471 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature