Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the scale for positive aspects of caregiving experience

AbstractPurposeTo assess the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Scale for Positive Aspects of Caregiving Experience (SPACE).Design and MethodsThe methodological descriptive study was conducted with 228 family caregivers of people with dementia (PwD) in Turkey, Izmir, between March 2018 and December 2019.FindingsThe Turkish version of SPACE is a valid and reliable measurement tool to evaluate the positive experiences of caregivers of PwD in the Turkish society.Practice ImplicationsIt is thought that this measurement tool will be useful for researchers working with primary caregivers in Turkey.
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research