Item | Mean* | SD | Corrected item-total correlation | Cronbach’s alpha if item deleted |
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At my unit, | ||||
1. We assess the cognitive status of our older patients on admission. | 4.54 | 1.23 | .30 | .83 |
2. We make environmental adjustments to avoid over-stimulation in older people with cognitive impairment (e.g. single rooms, noise reductions etc.). | 3.27 | 1.12 | .50 | .81 |
3. We diagnose symptoms of cognitive impairment (e.g. dementias, delirium etc.). | 3.59 | 1.13 | .32 | .82 |
4. We spend more time with older patients with cognitive impairments as compared to cognitively intact patients. | 3.62 | 0.96 | .37 | .82 |
5. We leave older people with cognitive impairments alone in the ward. | 3.21 | 0.94 | .38 | .82 |
6. We use evidence-based tools to assess cognitive status of older patients (e.g. the MMSE, SPMSQ, CAM etc.). | 2.28 | 1.32 | .36 | .82 |
7. We consult specialist expertise (e.g. psychologist, gerontologist) if we find that a patient has cognitive impairment. | 2.96 | 1.10 | .32 | .82 |
8. We use evidence-based care guidelines in the care of older cognitively impaired patients. | 2.26 | 1.09 | .52 | .81 |
9. We use biographical information about older patients’ (e.g. habits, interests and wishes etc.) to plan their care. | 2.74 | 1.08 | .62 | .80 |
10. We involve family members in the care of older patients with cognitive impairment. | 3.66 | 1.11 | .54 | .81 |
11. We provide staff continuity for older patients with cognitive impairments (e.g. the same nurses providing care to these patients as often as possible). | 2.65 | 1.19 | .52 | .81 |
12. We systematically evaluate whether or not older patients with cognitive impairment receive care that meets their needs. | 2.77 | 1.18 | .55 | .81 |
13. We involve older patients with cognitive impairment in decisions about their care (e.g. examinations, treatments etc.). | 3.55 | 1.18 | .47 | .81 |
14. We ensure that older patients with cognitive impairment have tests/ examinations/ consultations in the unit rather than having to go to another department. | 3.15 | 1.18 | .45 | .82 |
15. We discuss ways to meet the complex care needs of people with cognitive impairment. | 3.18 | 1.04 | .48 | .81 |