재가 치매노인의 길찾기(Way-finding)와 배회(Wandering)와의 관계

초록

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship of wandering and way-finding, especially what particular way-finding decrements are linked to specific dimensions of wandering in a community dwelling elders with dementia in Korea. A total of 84 community dwelling elders with dementia and their family caregivers were participated. Data were collected using interview with family caregivers. Wandering was measured using Korean Revised Algase Wandering Scale - Community Version (KRAWS-CV) along with its six dimensions: Persistent Walking, Repetitive Walking, Spatial Disorientation, Eloping Behavior, Negative Outcomes, and Mealtime Impulsivity. Way-finding was measured using Korean way-finding Effectiveness Scale (KWES) with four subscales (Complex Way-finding Goals, Analytic Strategies, Global Strategies, and Simple Way-finding Goals). Correlational analysis was used to determine the relationship between KRAWS-CV subscales scores and the KWES subscales scores, controlling K-MMSE, PADL, and IADL. Overall, the KRAWS-CV and the KWES correlated at -.35 (p < .01). At the level of subscales, the all KRAWS-CV subscales were significantly correlated with all KWES subscales except AS (r =.65 to -.22). The SD had the highest correlation of any KRAWS-CV subscales with the overall KWES (r =-.66). These findings support the assertion that particular wayfinding deficits are a potential explanation for specific dimensions of wandering.

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