The Dementia Assessment of Service Needs (DEMAND): Development and Validation of a Standardized Needs Assessment Instrument.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia is one of the main triggers for care dependency among older adults who are predominantly cared for at home by relatives. To provide support in the care situation, health systems need valid information about the central needs of the affected people.

Objective

The present study aimed to develop a research instrument to assess the most important needs of people with dementia and their family caregivers.

Methods

The development of the 'Dementia Assessment of Service Needs (DEMAND)' took place within the project 'Digital Dementia Registry Bavaria (digiDEM Bayern)'. A focus group and an online survey with dementia experts were conducted to identify the most relevant support services and to develop the design of the instrument. The questionnaire was deplo

SUBMITTER: Dietzel N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9535555 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature