A review of assessment scales of dementia-related knowledge
10.3969/j.issn.1000-6729.2017.10.012
- VernacularTitle:痴呆知识测评量表评述
- Author:
Yao WANG
1
;
Yang LUO
;
Li Xiao LIU
;
Yuan Shui XIAO
Author Information
1. 中南大学湘雅公共卫生学院
- Keywords:
dementia;
knowledge;
assessment scale;
review
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
2017;31(10):815-819
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The public's correct knowledge of dementia is the important prerequisite of the early detection and early intervention.Currently,the dementia-related knowledge is mostly evaluated by using self-assessment scales.Fully understanding the applicable range and advantages and disadvantages of each scale has vital significance in guiding the choice of dementia-related knowledge assessment scale.This article introduces the assessment scales of dementia-related knowledge from scale description,psychometric indexes and scale evaluation,respectively.This article finds that the research on the China' s localization of dementia-related knowledge assessment scale needs further deepening and refining.By this way,the research could truly reflect the different levels of knowledge and deficiencies of the tested object and provide reference to improve the dementia management in China.
