Assessing normative cut points through differential item functioning analysis: an example from the adaptation of the Middlesex Elderly Assessment of Mental State (MEAMS) for use as a cognitive screening test in Turkey.
Health and quality of life outcomes, cilt.4, ss.18, 2006 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2006
- Doi Numarası: 10.1186/1477-7525-4-18
- Dergi Adı: Health and quality of life outcomes
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.18
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: The Middlesex Elderly Assessment of Mental State (MEAMS) was developed as a screening test to detect cognitive impairment in the elderly. It includes 12 subtests, each having a 'pass score'. A series of tasks were undertaken to adapt the measure for use in the adult population in Turkey and to determine the validity of existing cut points for passing subtests, given the wide range of educational level in the Turkish population. This study focuses on identifying and validating the scoring system of the MEAMS for Turkish adult population.