Amanda N Leggett, Jin-Shei Lai, Sophia Tsuker, Jennifer A Miner, Jonathan Troost, Noelle E Carlozzi
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Abstract
Background and objectives: Approaches to caregiving interventions are often "one-size-fits-all," yet family caregivers for individuals with dementia have unique caregiving styles with which they enact daily care. This study describes the development of CG-STYLE, the first person-centered assessment of caregiving style.
Research design and methods: Development phases of this measure included mixed-methods exploratory research, iterative item development and refinement, cognitive interviews, expert review, literacy and translatability review, and field testing of the items in 209 family/friend caregivers for an individual with dementia. Item response theory and classical test theory analyses were run.
Results: Confirmatory factor analysis affirms the unidimensionality of 7 item banks of the measure: orientation toward the care partner, adaptability, understanding of dementia, emotional expression (positive, negative), and behavioral management (adaptive, maladaptive).
Discussion and implications: A person-centered assessment measure can help tailor services and interventions to best fit unique styles of care, ultimately improving the well-being of the caregiver and the quality of care for the individual with dementia.
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Innovation in Aging, an interdisciplinary Open Access journal of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), is dedicated to publishing innovative, conceptually robust, and methodologically rigorous research focused on aging and the life course. The journal aims to present studies with the potential to significantly enhance the health, functionality, and overall well-being of older adults by translating scientific insights into practical applications. Research published in the journal spans a variety of settings, including community, clinical, and laboratory contexts, with a clear emphasis on issues that are directly pertinent to aging and the dynamics of life over time. The content of the journal mirrors the diverse research interests of GSA members and encompasses a range of study types. These include the validation of new conceptual or theoretical models, assessments of factors impacting the health and well-being of older adults, evaluations of interventions and policies, the implementation of groundbreaking research methodologies, interdisciplinary research that adapts concepts and methods from other fields to aging studies, and the use of modeling and simulations to understand factors and processes influencing aging outcomes. The journal welcomes contributions from scholars across various disciplines, such as technology, engineering, architecture, economics, business, law, political science, public policy, education, public health, social and psychological sciences, biomedical and health sciences, and the humanities and arts, reflecting a holistic approach to advancing knowledge in gerontology.
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