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A Functional Dementia Scale.

J T Moore, J A Bobula, T B Short

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    This study introduces the Functional Dementia Scale (FDS), a new tool for caregivers to measure dementia-related functional disabilities. The FDS demonstrates high reliability for assessing daily living, orientation, and affect in the elderly.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Neurology
    • Psychometrics

    Background:

    • Dementia significantly impacts functional abilities in the elderly.
    • Quantifying these disabilities is crucial for effective care and support.
    • Existing assessment tools may not fully capture the spectrum of dementia-related functional decline.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a reliable scale for measuring functional disabilities in dementia patients.
    • To provide a practical tool for caregivers to assess dementia severity.
    • To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Functional Dementia Scale (FDS).

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a 20-item scale, the Functional Dementia Scale (FDS).
    • The scale comprises three subscales: activities of daily living, orientation, and affect.

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  • Psychometric evaluation included internal consistency and test-retest reliability analyses.

    • Main Results:

    • The Functional Dementia Scale (FDS) demonstrated strong internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of .90.
    • Test-retest reliability was high, with a correlation coefficient of .88.
    • The scale effectively quantifies functional disabilities across key domains in dementia.

    Conclusions:

    • The Functional Dementia Scale (FDS) is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing functional disabilities in dementia.
    • The FDS is suitable for use by caregivers of disabled elderly individuals.
    • This scale can aid in monitoring dementia progression and guiding care interventions.