Psychometric testing of the revised 15-item Bakas Caregiving Outcomes Scale

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to psychometrically test the revised 15-item Bakas Caregiving Outcomes Scale (BCOS) measuring life changes specifically resulting from providing care, using a sample of 147 family caregivers. The revised 15-item BCOS showed improvement over the original 10-item instrument, as well as greater internal consistency reliability and stronger criterion-related validity.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Stroke patients, Clinical report

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Pessimism and optimism as early warning signs for compromised health for caregivers of patients with Parkinson's disease

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The study aims to determine whether pessimism and optimism can be used as early warning signs for negative changes in caregiver depressive symptoms and physical health over a 10-year period. It is concluded that nurses and clinicians have a unique opportunity to detect and intervene with caregivers who show high levels of pessimism early in the caregiving trajectory.

Risk factors, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson disease

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Outcomes of family involvement in care intervention for caregivers of individuals with dementia

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The effects of family involvement in care partnership and staff attitudes towards families and staff satisfaction with a caregiving role is studied. The studies indicate that the family involvement in care intervention improves the caregiving experience of family members and attitudes of home staff towards family members.

Science & research, Research, Dementia, Care of the sick

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