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The Later Life Depression Knowledge Questionnaire (LLD-KQ): Development and Initial Validation.
Objectives: Later life depression is an important mental health concern requiring knowledge and skill competencies for behavioral health providers. This study developed and evaluated the initial validity of the Later Life Depression Knowledge Questionnaire (LLD-KQ) as a measure of clinical knowledge of later life depression.
Methods: Domain identification, item generation, and content validity were first explored with five geropsychologists. Initially drafted questions were pre-tested with 10 additional geropsychologists. A pool of prospective survey items was administered to licensed masters-level social workers (n = 300) for individual item examination, confirmatory factor analyses testing 1- and 3-factor models, and initial estimates of reliability and validity.
Results: From the pool of items pertaining to three identified domains (i.e. psychopathology, assessment/diagnosis, and treatment), 25 items were retained for the final LLD-KQ. The three-factor CFA model did not demonstrate adequacy above that of the single factor CFA model. The results provide initial support for internal consistency and construct validity.
Conclusions: Initial psychometric support for the LLD-KQ was observed while further research on scale dimensionality is warranted.
Clinical implications: The LLD-KQ may advance research on behavioral health providers' knowledge of later life depression to evaluate the current state of specialized knowledge in mental health and aging.
期刊介绍：
Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including:
-adjustments to changing roles-
issues related to diversity and aging-
family caregiving-
spirituality-
cognitive and psychosocial assessment-
depression, anxiety, and PTSD-
Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders-
long term care-
behavioral medicine in aging-
rehabilitation and education for older adults.
Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.
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