Development of a Thai tool for assessing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: A confirmatory factor analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The early recognition and management of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are important to inform treatment decisions. Current BPSD screening tools are time-consuming and require advanced skills, limiting their application in routine clinical practice. An easier and quicker tool for use by nonphysician healthcare personnel is needed.

Methods

A 14-item, Thai-language, BPSD scoring system for dementia (BPSD-T) was developed, based on clinical surveys and modifications after a pilot study. The Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI), BPSD-T, Thai Mental State Examination (TMSE), Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR), and Barthel Index were performed. BPSD-T and NPI scores were compared, and test validity and reliability were analyzed.

Results<

SUBMITTER: Phannarus H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7667320 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature