Abstract
The Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool Version Two (DKAT2) was developed to measure caregivers' knowledge about the trajectory of dementia and assess changes in the knowledge before and after educational programs. The DKAT2 is a 21-item tool with questions about several aspects of dementia. The possible answers for each question are "yes", "no" or "don't know". The maximum score is 21. The aim of the study was to cross-culturally adapt the DKAT2 to Brazilian Portuguese. The essential steps to cross-culturally adapt were conducted and the final version administered to 30 caregivers of older people with dementia, sampled by convenience. In the sample assessed, the mean age was 55.7 (± 12.5) years, 93.3% were female, 56.7% were sons/daughters and 23.3% were spouses of the older adults with dementia. The mean time caring for the elder was 4.7 (± 3.3) years and 70% of the caregivers had some level of burden. The mean age of the older people was 82.4 (± 6.7) years, 19 (63.3%) had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, 100% were dependent for instrumental activities of daily living and 70% had some degree of dependence for basic activities of daily living. The mean score for the caregivers' knowledge level was 15.0 (± 2.5) correct answers. The Brazilian Portuguese version was developed and the final version is suitable for use in Brazil.
Highlights
The Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool Version Two (DKAT2) was developed to measure caregivers’ knowledge about the trajectory of dementia and assess changes in the knowledge before and after educational programs
This study aimed to develop the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool Version 2
The cross-cultural adaptation process of the DKAT2 to Brazilian Portuguese revealed some particular adaptations during translation and back translation phases of the instrument, no substantial differences in the essential meaning were observed
Summary
The Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool Version Two (DKAT2) was developed to measure caregivers’ knowledge about the trajectory of dementia and assess changes in the knowledge before and after educational programs. Methods: The essential steps to cross-culturally adapt were conducted and the final version administered to 30 caregivers of older people with dementia, sampled by convenience. RESUMO “Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool Version Two” (DKAT2) foi desenvolvido para medir o conhecimento de cuidadores sobre a trajetória da demência e avaliar as mudanças no conhecimento antes e depois de programas educacionais. Métodos: Foram realizadas as etapas essenciais para a adaptação cultural e a versão final foi administrada a uma amostra de conveniência de 30 cuidadores de idosos com demência. Resultados: A idade média dos cuidadores foi de 55,7 (± 12,5) anos, 93,3% eram do sexo feminino, 56,7% eram filhos e 23,3% cônjuges dos idosos com demência. O tempo médio de cuidado ao idoso foi de 4,7 (± 3,3) anos e 70,0% dos cuidadores mostraram algum nível de sobrecarga. Conclusões: A versão em português do Brasil foi obtida e mostrou-se adequada para uso no Brasil
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