The aim of this study is to develop an informantversion of the Youngs Schema Questionnaire for elderly persons. The Youngs Schema Questionnaire for elderly persons is based on the adult version of the Youngs Schema Questionnaire. It determines to…
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Primary outcome
The primary outcome of this study is the degree of reliability and validity of
the informantversion of the Youngs Schema Questionnaire regarding older adults.
The main focus is de extent to which the items relate to the different schema
domains in a predictive way (internal validity) and the extent to which the
respondent data correlates with the informant data (construct validity).
Further correlations will be analysed.
In this study, the respondent data is the 'the golden standard'.
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Background summary
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are frequently seen.
The common way of understanding these problems is that they are the result of a
neurological proces.
Considerig that personality structure consists of deep patterns which are
supposed to stay stable across the life span it seems only logic that
personality traits have an impact on how possible BPSD evolve during dementia.
However, there is little literature on the subject.
A widely accepted theory of personality is the Cognitive Schema Theory
developed by Young (1994). In this study we assume that the dysfunctional
schema's defined by Young are related to behavioral problems in dementia.
The clinical importance of understanding these symptoms within the context of
the cognitive schema theory lies mainly in the potential to intervene in these
symptoms by using behavioral cognitive techniques.
However, there is an important diagnostic problem in determining dysfunctional
schema's in persons with dementia. Due to cognitive problems it is not possible
for patients with dementia to complete a list of items on personality aspects.
Before studying the relation between dysfunctional schema's and BPSD we have to
develop a instrument that is capable to determine these schema's on the basis
of heteroamnestic information.
Study objective
The aim of this study is to develop an informantversion of the Youngs Schema
Questionnaire for elderly persons. The Youngs Schema Questionnaire for elderly
persons is based on the adult version of the Youngs Schema Questionnaire. It
determines to which extent a person has higher rates on the several schema
domains.
This study is part of a larger project which will possible lead to a PhD study.
The aim of this study is to see if there is any correlation between the
premorbid cognitive schema's and BPSD.
In this first phase the psychometric qualities of the informant version of the
Youngs Schema Questionnaire will be explored. If these qualities are
acceptable, then the informant version kan be used in the next phase to
determine premorbid cognitive schema in older adults suffering of dementia.
Study design
The original questionnaire will be completed by older adults selected form the
normal population. At the same time a family member completes the informant
version. Both lists explore the schema's of the elderly person. Statistic
procedures will be used to analyse the data to determine the psychometric
qualities of this questionnaire.
Study burden and risks
Completion of the list will take about 30 minutes time. There are no evident
risks . Experience in clinical practice confirm that completing this
questionnaire hardly ever leads tot problems.
If the respondent or informant has questions or experiences negative feelings
after finishing the list, they can contact the researcher the same day.
Afdeling Psychiatrie en Neuropsychologie, postbus 616
6200 MD Maastricht
NL
Afdeling Psychiatrie en Neuropsychologie, postbus 616
6200 MD Maastricht
NL
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Inclusion criteria
Older than 64 years, younger than 85 years.
A son/daughter or spouse available
A good understanding and use of the dutch language.
Exclusion criteria
A psychiatric diagnosis or severe cognitive problems
The relationship with the familymember is dysfunctional
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL28477.068.09 |