An Evaluation Study of a Dementia Screening Program in Taiwan: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviors
Journal
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Journal Volume
55
Journal Issue
7
Pages
626-640
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
A challenge facing dementia service providers is how to detect dementia early to facilitate timely intervention. This article reports findings of an evaluation study of a dementia-screening program in Taiwan utilizing the Theory of Planned Behaviors. We present the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) program rationale and examine the effects of this important health and social service intervention. Follow-up telephone interviews were completed by 108 respondents. Findings indicate that the SPMSQ program was successful in identifying suspected dementia. Results also show that the dementia-screening program contributed to an increase in medical service utilization and in unpaid informal care. ? 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Subjects
dementia; international topics; long-term care; social services
SDGs
Other Subjects
aged; article; dementia; evaluation; female; human; international cooperation; long term care; male; mass screening; methodology; middle aged; pathology; psychological aspect; psychological model; psychological theory; psychometry; questionnaire; social work; Taiwan; time; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Dementia; Female; Humans; Internationality; Long-Term Care; Male; Mass Screening; Middle Aged; Models, Psychological; Psychological Theory; Psychometrics; Questionnaires; Social Work; Taiwan; Time Factors
Type
journal article