Development of a new assessment scale for measuring interaction during staff-assisted transfer of residents in dementia special care units

• DOI: 10.1186/s12877-015-0003-6
• Publication Date: 2015-02-09T10:48:10Z
• Authors: Charlotta Thunborg; Petra von Heideke...; Eva Götell; Ann-Britt Ivarsson; Anne Söderlund
• Keywords: Dyad; Biopsychosocial model

Mobility problems and cognitive deficits related to transferring or moving persons suffering from dementia are associated with dependency. Physical assistance provided by staff is an important component of residents’ maintenance mobility in care facilities. Unfortunately, hands-on during transfers also a source confusion dementia, as well strain the caregiver. The bidirectional effect actions dyad involved transfer complicated evaluate. This study aimed develop assessment scale for measuring dyads. was performed four phases guided framework biopsychosocial model approach presented Social Cognitive Theory. These frameworks starting point understanding reciprocal effects dyadic interaction. were 1) literature review identifying existing scales; 2) analyses video-recorded further generation items, 3) computing item content validity index 93 proposed items 15 experts; 4) expert opinion on response feasibility testing new video observation situations. development process resulted 17-item seven-point scale. consists two sections. One section transfer-related (e.g., capability communication, motor skills performance, functioning) person dementia. other addresses caregivers’ facilitative preparedness aids, interactional skills, means communication interaction). recordings ideas pool. Expert decreased number relevance ratings qualitative feedback. No after To enable dyads, our shows potential bridging gap this area. Results could provide health professionals working facilities useful tool assessing actions.