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Assessing future care preparation in late life: Two short measures
Silvia Sörensen1, Benjamin P Chapman2, Paul R Duberstein2
1Counseling and Human Development, Warner School of Education and Human Development, University of Rochester.
Psychological Assessment
|March 17, 2017
Summary
Researchers developed two shorter versions of the Preparation for Future Care (PFC) scale. These new scales are easier to use in studies and clinical practice for discussing long-term care planning among older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Psychology
- Social Work Research
Background:
- Assessing preparation for future care (PFC) is crucial for older adults.
- Existing measures may be lengthy, limiting their use in large studies and clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce two abbreviated versions of the Preparation for Future Care Needs scale.
- To maintain the psychometric properties of the original measure while increasing usability.
Main Methods:
- Development samples (n=697) and validation samples (n=690) of community-dwelling older adults (65-94 years) were used.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were employed to select 15 items.
- Scale reliability and validity were assessed.
Main Results:
- Two short forms of the PFC scale were successfully developed.
- The original five subscales (Awareness, Gathering Information, Decision Making, Concrete Planning, Avoidance of Care Planning) were preserved.
- A highly concise 5-item scale demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity.
Conclusions:
- The new short forms of the PFC scale offer a more practical tool for research and clinical application.
- These measures facilitate initiating conversations about long-term care planning in diverse professional settings.
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