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Assessment of Alzheimer’s Disease Symptom Recognition in Korean Americans and Psychometric Analysis of Alzheimer’s Disease Symptom Recognition Scale (ADSRS)
Journal of Gerontological Social Work (2015)
  • Sang E. Lee, San Jose State University
  • Banghwa Lee Casado, University of Maryland at Baltimore
Abstract
This study examined recognition of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms among Korean Americans (KAs) and assessed psychometric properties of the Alzheimer’s Disease Symptom Recognition Scale (ADSRS). A cross-sectional survey collected data from 209 KAs, using a self-administered questionnaire. Results show that KAs recognized symptoms related to memory and cognitive functioning well, but had very limited recognition of neuropsychiatric symptoms. Psychometric analysis of ADSRS identified 4 factors in their symptom recognition. Findings suggest a need to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s symptoms over the course of the disease. Assessment using ADSRS can be incorporated in communication in the practice context and public outreach.
Keywords
  • Alzheimer’s disease,
  • dementia,
  • symptom recognition,
  • Korean Americans,
  • ethnic minority,
  • mental health literacy
Disciplines
Publication Date
2015
DOI
10.1080/01634372.2015.1005785
Citation Information
Sang E. Lee and Banghwa Lee Casado. "Assessment of Alzheimer’s Disease Symptom Recognition in Korean Americans and Psychometric Analysis of Alzheimer’s Disease Symptom Recognition Scale (ADSRS)" Journal of Gerontological Social Work Vol. 58 Iss. 3 (2015) p. 289 - 305 ISSN: 0163-4372
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sang-lee/3/