Japanese‐language Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale: Psychometric performance, and health student and professional understanding

Annear, Michael; Otani, Junko; Jing, Li

doi:10.1111/ggi.12911

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“…CFA were performed using model structures proposed by previous studies (Annear, Otani, et al, 2017;Annear, Toye, et al, 2017;Annear et al, 2015). A model is considered good if (1) the comparative fit index (CFI) >0.95; (2) the Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) >0.95 and (3) the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) <0.06 (Hu & Bentler, 1999).…”

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“…A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) amongst an international cohort of volunteer respondents (from nine different countries) who had participated in a dementia-related online course indicated a 4-factor structure for the DKAS, with the number of items being reduced to 25 (Annear, Toye, et al, 2017). To our knowledge, with the exception of Japan (Annear, Otani, & Li, 2017), the DKAS has not been validated in any other country outside of Australia. However, a principal component analysis revealed that the Japanese translated version did not support the proposed 25 items 4-factor structure, but instead was more appropriate when used as an 18 items unidimensional scale (Annear, Otani, et al, 2017).…”

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confidence: 88%

“…To our knowledge, with the exception of Japan (Annear, Otani, & Li, 2017), the DKAS has not been validated in any other country outside of Australia. However, a principal component analysis revealed that the Japanese translated version did not support the proposed 25 items 4-factor structure, but instead was more appropriate when used as an 18 items unidimensional scale (Annear, Otani, et al, 2017). Hence, this implies that despite the 25-item 4-factor structure of DKAS being validated on a cohort of international volunteers, the study might not have been sensitive enough to capture specific cultural and sociodemographic characteristics.…”

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Dementia knowledge and its demographic correlates amongst informal dementia caregivers in Singapore

Tan

Yuan

Devi

et al. 2020

Aging & Mental Health

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Objectives: The Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS) is a validated assessment tool to measure dementia knowledge. However, the factor structure of the DKAS has yet to be validated in Singapore. This study aims to investigate the DKAS factor structure amongst a sample of informal dementia caregivers in Singapore, as well as their sociodemographic correlates. Methods: A total of 282 participants were evaluated on their knowledge of dementia by an interviewer administering the DKAS. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of factor models proposed by previous study yielded poor fit for our sample. Thus, an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted. Multiple linear regression was then performed to examine the sociodemographic correlates of DKAS factors. Results: EFA revealed a 23-item 3-factor model-'misconceptions about dementia' (MD), 'caregiving considerations towards dementia' (CD) and 'dementia symptoms' (DS). Being a male caregiver and having lower educational levels were associated with poorer scores on MD and CD. Conclusion: A 3-factor model of the DKAS was found to be more appropriate with the sample in this study. Findings from this study suggests the need for more dementia literacy intervention for caregivers of dementia patients in Singapore, especially for male caregivers and those of lower education levels.

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Dementia knowledge and its demographic correlates amongst informal dementia caregivers in Singapore

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Yuan

Devi

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Aging & Mental Health

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“…No studies that directly addressed the mental health or cognitive care education needs of the Japanese aged care workforce in the last 20 years were identified. A recent study conducted by the authors examined Japanese knowledge of dementia among a sample of 185 health students and educators as part of pilot testing for a dementia knowledge scale (Annear et al 2016c). This study revealed preliminary evidence for a low level of understanding about dementia and fundamental misconceptions concerning the clinical course of the syndrome, symptomatology and the efficacy of pharmacological interventions for behavioural symptoms (Annear et al 2016c).…”

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“…A recent study conducted by the authors examined Japanese knowledge of dementia among a sample of 185 health students and educators as part of pilot testing for a dementia knowledge scale (Annear et al 2016c). This study revealed preliminary evidence for a low level of understanding about dementia and fundamental misconceptions concerning the clinical course of the syndrome, symptomatology and the efficacy of pharmacological interventions for behavioural symptoms (Annear et al 2016c). Such results suggest that there is potential educational need among those who will comprise the dementia care workforce in the coming years in Japan.…”

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Educational needs of Japan’s dementia care workforce: results of a national online survey

Annear

Nagasawa

Terawaki

et al. 2017

Int J Ageing Later Life

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Dementia prevalence is increasing in Japan commensurate with population ageing. This study addresses the paucity of research concerning the dementia education needs of Japanese health workers who care for older adults. A random sample of 117 aged care workers was generated from government lists of institutions and services across eight regions of Japan. Volunteer respondents completed an online survey concerning perceptions of dementia, professional educational needs and demographic information. Japanese aged care workers identified a high prevalence of dementia among their clients and acknowledged the value of professional education; however, they only reported moderate levels of dementia knowledge and confidence with care provision. Educational preferences included learning about non-pharmacological treatments for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, workshop and mentor-based programmes, and incentivising education through formal certification and targeting content to professions. This research may inform the development of educational interventions for aged care workers, which may ultimately affect care for people with dementia.

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Relational Design for Dementia and Job Significance (ReDeSign): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of an online dementia training for retail workers

Matsumoto

Igarashi

Hagiwara

et al. 2022

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications

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Background The need for dementia training for retail workers has been recognized by dementia-friendly initiatives. However, evidence for dementia training in non-healthcare workplaces is lacking, and dissemination is challenging due to constraints on private companies' time and finances. The online training program ReDeSign (Relational Design for Dementia and Job Significance) applies mobile micro-learning methods and Relational Design Theory against time and financial constraints, respectively, and is designed to improve work-related outcomes. Methods This study will evaluate the effectiveness of ReDeSign with a randomized controlled trial. One hundred and twenty-four convenience store workers in Tokyo will be recruited and randomly assigned to the intervention or control groups. ReDeSign consists of four contents relevant to the job: simulation games, lectures and quizzes, virtual contacts, and information about benefits to others. Self-reported surveys will be conducted for individual workers at baseline, one month later, and three months later. ReDeSign will be delivered to workers in the intervention ( n = 62) and control ( n = 62) groups immediately after the baseline survey and after the one-month survey, respectively. The primary outcome is the change of attitude toward people with dementia, and the secondary outcomes are dementia knowledge, helping behavior, job satisfaction, workers’ intention to stay, and persistence. Discussion ReDeSign provides dementia training to convenience store workers and contributes to developing an inclusive community for people with dementia. The results of this study may provide a new strategy for the dissemination of dementia training in non-healthcare workplaces.

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Japanese‐language Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale: Psychometric performance, and health student and professional understanding

Cited by 31 publications

References 18 publications

Dementia knowledge and its demographic correlates amongst informal dementia caregivers in Singapore

Dementia knowledge and its demographic correlates amongst informal dementia caregivers in Singapore

Educational needs of Japan’s dementia care workforce: results of a national online survey

Relational Design for Dementia and Job Significance (ReDeSign): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of an online dementia training for retail workers

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