Validity and reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Australian National University - Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Index (ANU-ADRI)

Abstract

The ANU-ADRI is a self-report tool that assesses risk for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).Objective:To validate an adapted Portuguese version of this instrument and to carry out the reliability Test-Retest of the ANU-ADRI in Brazil.Methods:In this longitudinal study, the sample was formed (n=100) by two groups (A and B): each comprising 50 patients assisted by GPs (general practitioners) or specialists in dementia. All participants were cognitively healthy upon screening using the MMSE. The ANU-ADRI was applied at baseline (Test) and again within 1 week of the test (Retest).Results:There was a correlation between the mean scores of the ANU-ADRI Test and Retest (r=0.918, P<0.001). Group A had higher ANU-ADRI scores than those of group B (P<0.05). There was a moderate negative linear relation between the ANU-ADRI and MMSE scores (r= -0.353, P<0.001).Conclusion:The ANU-ADRI is a valid and reliable instrument to assess whether community-dwelling Brazilians are at greater risk for AD. Low levels of education were associated with higher risk scores on the ANU-ADRI.

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“…However, it should be noted that only the "age" factor does not necessarily imply developing AD, which justifies the active aging of many elderly. Other factors that influence it are genetics, family history, the risk for cardiovascular diseases associated with smoking, obesity, and diabetes (16)(17) , fewer years of formal education, less social engagement, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) ( 3) . Also, a study has associated chronic stress as a considerable risk factor (18) .…”

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“…The ANU-ADRI may be applied when data are not available on all items in the score or when data on some risk factors is missing [e.g., ( 20 )]. It has been translated into Portuguese ( 69 ) and after consultation with end users, a short form version of the ANU-ADRI was been created with single or shortened questions for risk factor assessment ( 70 ) and this was validated against the full length version.…”