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Positive Aspects of Caregiving Questionnaire
Ibrahim Abdollahpour1,2, Saharnaz Nedjat3, Maryam Noroozian4
11 School of Public Health, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology
|January 13, 2017
Summary
This study developed the Positive Aspects of Caregiving Questionnaire (PACQ) for dementia caregivers in Iran. The PACQ shows good reliability and validity, aiding research on caregiver well-being.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Positive aspects of caregiving can influence caregiver health.
- Measuring these positive aspects is crucial for understanding caregiver well-being.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of positive caregiving experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Positive Aspects of Caregiving Questionnaire (PACQ).
- To assess the psychometric properties of the PACQ in Iranian dementia caregivers.
- To provide a reliable tool for evaluating positive aspects of caregiving.
Main Methods:
- Content validation was employed for questionnaire development.
- Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC).
- Exploratory factor analysis, convergent, and divergent validity were used for construct validation.
Main Results:
- The PACQ demonstrated strong content validity (CVI > 0.80).
- High reliability was confirmed (Cronbach's α = 0.785, ICC = 0.905).
- Factor analysis identified two key factors: patient-caregiver relationship and caregiver psychological well-being. Validity was supported by correlations with caregiver burden and self-rated health.
Conclusions:
- The PACQ is a reliable and valid measure for assessing positive aspects of caregiving.
- This tool can be utilized to evaluate interventions targeting both positive and negative aspects of caregiving.
- The PACQ facilitates research on caregiver well-being and the impact of caregiving on health.
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