Abstract
Background In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of using the German-language version of a recently developed screening tool for dementia for persons with intellectual disability (ID): the National Task Group - Early Detection Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD).Method Some 221 paid carers of ageing persons with ID were asked to use the NTG-EDSD and report back on its utility and on 4 feasibility dimensions, and to provide detailed feedback on aspects deemed critical or missing.Results All feasibility dimensions were rated good to very good, and 80% of respondents found the NTG-EDSD useful or very useful for the early detection of dementia. This highlights a high acceptability of this instrument by the main target group.Conclusions The positive feasibility evaluation of the NTG-EDSD indicates the usability and adequacy of this instrument for application of early detection of dementia in persons with ID.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 42-49 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 02 Jan 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- assessment
- dementia
- feasibility
- intellectual disability
- NTG-EDSD
- screening
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- General Psychology
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