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A new 27-item Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS) was developed and validated. This reliable scale accurately assesses dementia knowledge in care providers, aiding educational interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Medical Education
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Existing dementia knowledge scales have limitations.
  • There is a need for reliable measures to evaluate dementia knowledge in diverse populations.
  • Accurate assessment is crucial for developing effective educational interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a reliable and psychometrically sound dementia knowledge scale.
  • To address limitations of current dementia knowledge assessment tools.
  • To support knowledge evaluation for educational intervention development.

Main Methods:

  • A five-stage systematic scale development process was used.
  • Psychometric properties were evaluated through literature review, expert review, pilot testing, and statistical analyses including Principal Components Analysis (PCA).
  • Data were collected online and during clinical placements from 1,651 participants.

Main Results:

  • The Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS) was refined from 40 to 27 items.
  • PCA identified four distinct factors, supporting the scale's factorial validity.
  • The DKAS demonstrated high test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and preliminary construct and concurrent validity.

Conclusions:

  • The 27-item DKAS is a reliable and valid tool for assessing dementia knowledge.
  • The scale can identify knowledge deficiencies and track changes in knowledge among dementia care providers.
  • DKAS is suitable for evaluating knowledge in diverse populations and informing educational strategies.