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| Validation of the NOSGER (Nurses' Observation Scale for Geriatric Patients); reliability and validity of a caregiver rating instrument | | Author(s) | Margrit Wahle, Sybille Häller, René Spiegel |
| Journal title | International Psychogeriatrics, vol 8, no 4, Winter 1996 |
| Pages | pp 525-547 |
| Keywords | Mobility ; Self care capacity ; Cognitive processes ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Dementia ; Evaluation ; Nurses ; Family care ; Switzerland. |
| Annotation | The Nurses' Observation Scale for Geriatric Patients (NOSGER) is a rating scale for use in geriatric patients that can be applied by nurses or other caregivers. It deals with the daily behaviour of older patients and measures impairment in six areas (dimensions): memory, instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), activities of daily living (ADL), mood, social behaviour, and disturbing behaviour. This study, conducted in Switzerland, assessed the validity of NOSGER using 125 older people (50 healthy, 25 with mild dementia, and 25 with moderate to advanced dementia). The NOSGER was completed by relatives in the case of subjects living in their own homes, and by nurses or other caregivers for those living in institutions. The following aspects of the scale were tested: user acceptance, objectivity, stability, and two aspects of validity. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-980303277 A |
| Classmark | C4: CA: DA: DB: EA: 4C: QTE: P6:SJ: 76C |
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