Resumo Objetivos Avaliar a confiabilidade teste-reteste (intra e inter-examinadores) e a validade de construto da Versão Longa da Escala de Avaliação de Incapacidade na Demência - Versão Longa (DADL-BR). Métodos O DADL-Br foi aplicado em 58 cuidadores/familiares de idosos com demência. A confiabilidade inter-examinadores (n = 30) e intrae-xaminadores (n = 28) foi avaliada pelo teste kappa e coeficiente de correlação de Pearson, e a consistência interna foi avaliada pelo Alfa de Cronbach. A validade de construto (n = 48) foi realizada comparando-se o DADL-BR com o Mini Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM). Resultados Os resultados intra e inter-examinadores demonstraram boa confiabilidade (0,72 e 0,74), bem como correlações quase perfeitas (0,99) tanto para confiabilidade inter quanto intra-examinadores. A consistência interna foi excelente (0,87) e os resultados demonstraram boa correlação (0,74) entre o DADL-BR e o MEEM na análise de validade de constructo. Conclusões O DADL-BR pode ser considerado um instrumento confiável e com boa validade de constructo, considerando-se a consistência interna e a confiabilidade teste-reteste, e útil para avaliar o perfil de desempenho ocupacional de idosos com demência. testereteste reteste interexaminadores examinadores DADLBR. DADLBR DADL BR . (DADL-BR) DADLBr Br 5 cuidadoresfamiliares cuidadores familiares demência n 30 intraexaminadores intrae xaminadores 28 Pearson Cronbach 48 comparandose comparando se MEEM. (MEEM) 0,72 072 0 72 (0,7 0,74, 074 0,74 , 74 0,74) 0,99 099 99 (0,99 intraexaminadores. examinadores. intra-examinadores 0,87 087 87 (0,87 (0,74 constructo considerandose considerando testereteste, reteste, (DADL-BR 3 2 4 (MEEM 0,7 07 7 (0, 0,9 09 9 (0,9 0,8 08 8 (0,8 0, (0 (

Abstract Objectives Evaluate the reliability test-retest (intra and inter-examiner) and construct validity of the Long Version of Disability Assessment for Dementia (Brazilian Version - DADL-BR). Methods The DADL-BR was applied to 58 caregivers/family of older adults with dementia. The inter-examiner (n = 30) and intra-examiner (n = 28) reliability was assessed using the kappa test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and the internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. The construct validity (n = 48) was performed by comparing DADL-BR with MMSE. Results The results of the intra and inter-examiner demonstrated good reliability (0.72 and 0.74), as well as nearly perfect correlations (0.99) for both inter- and intra-examiner reliability. The internal consistency was excellent (0.87) and the results demonstrated a good correlation (0.74) between DADL-BR and MMSE in construct validity analysis. Conclusions DADL-BR can be considered reliable instrument and with good construct validity, considering internal consistency and test-retest reliability and may be constitute a useful instrument for assessing the occupational performance profile of older adults with dementia. testretest retest interexaminer inter examiner Brazilian DADLBR. DADLBR DADL BR . DADL-BR) 5 caregiversfamily caregivers family dementia n 30 intraexaminer 28 Pearsons Pearson s coefficient Cronbachs Cronbach alpha 48 0.72 072 0 72 (0.7 0.74, 074 0.74 , 74 0.74) 0.99 099 99 (0.99 0.87 087 87 (0.87 (0.74 analysis 3 2 4 0.7 07 7 (0. 0.9 09 9 (0.9 0.8 08 8 (0.8 0. (0 (

Abstract Background Engagement in pleasant activities for elders with cognitive impairment may improve mood and reduce behavior problems. The Pleasant Events Schedule-Alzheimer’s Disease (PES-AD) has been described as a useful tool for this purpose, and its transcultural adaptation allows professionals to aid caretakers and elders in identifying pleasurable activities. Objective Submit the PES-AD to process of cross-cultural adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The PES-AD was submitted to a five-stage process of cross-cultural adaptation as follows: 1) translation; 2) summary of translation; 3) back-translation; 4) evaluation of equivalences: semantic, idiomatic, cultural, conceptual; and 5) pre-testing. Results The five-stage process was conducted on 36 items and three were adjusted. In the evaluation of equivalencies, four items had a level of agreement less than 0.8 and so were modified according to judges’ suggestions. Discussion Submitting the PES-AD to a five-stage, cross-cultural adaptation maintained the original instrument’s content validity.