TY - JOUR
T1 - Direct observation of behavior
T2 - a review of current measures for use with older adults with dementia.
AU - Curyto, Kim J.
AU - Van Haitsma, Kimberly
AU - Vriesman, Deedre K.
PY - 2008/1
Y1 - 2008/1
N2 - This review article reports on methods of direct observation of behaviors for use in long-term care settings, particularly with older adults who have dementia. This article provides information on the theoretical roots, administration methods, and psychometric properties of measures of direct observation of individual behavior. It is hoped that this review will help gerontological nurses make informed choices about the direct observation measures that suit their specific needs, highlight the role of direct observation in quality improvement for dementia care, and facilitate a balance between identifying a gold standard and allowing flexibility to assess project-specific behaviors.
AB - This review article reports on methods of direct observation of behaviors for use in long-term care settings, particularly with older adults who have dementia. This article provides information on the theoretical roots, administration methods, and psychometric properties of measures of direct observation of individual behavior. It is hoped that this review will help gerontological nurses make informed choices about the direct observation measures that suit their specific needs, highlight the role of direct observation in quality improvement for dementia care, and facilitate a balance between identifying a gold standard and allowing flexibility to assess project-specific behaviors.
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U2 - 10.3928/19404921-20080101-02
DO - 10.3928/19404921-20080101-02
M3 - Review article
C2 - 20078018
AN - SCOPUS:70349123810
SN - 1940-4921
VL - 1
SP - 52
EP - 76
JO - Research in gerontological nursing
JF - Research in gerontological nursing
IS - 1
ER -
