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Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia (EdFED) scale: Cross-cultural validation of the Chinese version

Lin, Li-Chan; Watson, Roger; Lee, Yue-Chune; Chou, Yueh-Ching; Wu, Shiao-Chi

Authors

Li-Chan Lin

Yue-Chune Lee

Yueh-Ching Chou

Shiao-Chi Wu



Abstract

Title. Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia (EdFED) scale: cross-cultural validation of the Chinese version Aim. This paper is a report of an assessment of the construct validity of the Chinese version of the Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia scale. Background. The Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia scale has previously been translated and back-translated and to determine the equality of the Chinese and English versions. However, the construct validity of the Chinese version has not been investigated. Methods. Participants (n = 477) were selected from residents with dementia in licensed long-term care facilities in Taiwan in 2006-2007. Data collectors received training before observing feeding for 2 days during lunch and dinner. Data were analysed using principal component analysis, Mokken scaling and correlation. Findings. A two-factor structure was demonstrated for the 11 items of the Chinese version of the scale and six items conformed to a Mokken scale. The Chinese version of the scale correlated with external constructs such as weight and body mass index, as predicted by the unmet needs model. Conclusion. A confirmatory factor analysis is needed to confirm that the Chinese version measures the same qualities, in the same proportions, and with the same factor structure as the original Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia scale. © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Citation

Lin, L.-C., Watson, R., Lee, Y.-C., Chou, Y.-C., & Wu, S.-C. (2008). Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia (EdFED) scale: Cross-cultural validation of the Chinese version. Journal of advanced nursing, 62(1), 116-123. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04596.x

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Dec 17, 2007
Publication Date Apr 1, 2008
Deposit Date Nov 13, 2014
Journal Journal Of Advanced Nursing
Print ISSN 0309-2402
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 62
Issue 1
Pages 116-123
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04596.x
Keywords construct validity, dementia, Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia scale, feeding, Mokken scaling, nursing,
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/465288
Contract Date Nov 13, 2014



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