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Translation and validation of the Revised-Algase Wandering Scale (community version) among Korean elders with dementia
- Authors:
- SON G-R., SONG J., LIM YM.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 10(2), March 2006, pp.143-150.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of a Korean translated version of the Revised Algase Wandering Scale, community version (K-RAWS-CV) among persons with dementia in Korea. A cross-sectional survey design was used. After established equivalence of the instrument using back-translation and a field test, 69 community dwelling family caregivers described the wandering behaviour of their family members with dementia. The overall mean of the K-RAWS-CV was 1.73 (SD?=?0.61, range?=?1–3.87). Means of each subscale ranged from 1.44 (meal-time impulsivity, MI) to 2.04 (escape behavior, EB). The reliability alpha for the overall scale was 0.96 with reliabilities for subscales ranging from 0.82 (negative outcome, NO) to 0.93 (persistent walking, PW). The correlation between the overall K-RAWS-CV and each subscale ranged from 0.52 (overall and NO) to 0.82 (overall and PW) with a mean value of 0.66. Pearson's correlations between the level of cognitive impairment and each subscale of the K-RAWS-CV demonstrated significant, moderate relationships ranging from -0.24 (MI, RW, and MMSE) to -0.39 (PW, EB and MMSE). Mean differences between wanderers and non-wanderers were statistically significant for the K-RAWS-CV overall and all subscale except for MI. Results support the validity and reliability of the K-RAWS-CV overall and the six subscales.
Effects of smartphone-based memory training for older adults with subjective memory complaints: a randomized controlled trial
- Authors:
- OH Seo Jin, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 22(4), 2018, pp.526-534.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: This study explored whether newly developed application (Smartphone-based brain Anti-aging and memory Reinforcement Training, SMART) improved memory performance in older adults with subjective memory complaints (SMC). Method: A total of 53 adults (range: 50-68 years; 52.8% female) were randomised into either one of two intervention groups [SMART (n = 18) vs. Fit Brains® (n = 19)] or a wait-list group (n = 16). Participants in the intervention groups underwent 15-20 minutes of training per day, five days per week for 8 weeks. The study used objective cognitive measures to evaluate changes with respect to four domains: attention, memory, working memory (WM), and response inhibition. In addition, self-report questionnaires were used to assess levels of SMC, depression, and anxiety. Results: Total WM quotient [t(17) = 6.27, p < .001] as well as auditory-verbal WM score [t(17) = 4.45, p < .001] increased significantly in the SMART group but not in the control groups. Self-reports of memory contentment, however, increased in the Fit Brains® group only [t(18) = 2.12, p < .05). Conclusion: Use of an 8-week smartphone-based memory training program may improve WM function in older adults. However, objective improvement in performance does not necessarily lead to decreased SMC. (Edited publisher abstract)