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Development and Initial Validation of an Inventory to Assess Grief in Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease.

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Marwit, Samuel J.; Meuser, Thomas M. – Gerontologist, 2002

This study sought to develop an instrument for the assessment of grief in caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease. Study resulted in a 50-item scale containing three factors. Results suggest that caregiver grief is neither a unitary nor static construct and that a scale such as this may be appropriate for use in supportive, clinical, and…

Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Caregivers, Grief, Measures (Individuals)

Clinician Beliefs and Practices in Dementia Care: Implications for Health Educators

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Meuser, Thomas M.; Boise, Linda; Morris, John C. – Educational Gerontology, 2004

Research on assessment and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is moving at a rapid pace. Continuing education (CE) providers must translate new findings for clinicians so as to enhance patient care. A two-page survey was distributed by mail to a sample of 5,000 licensed Missouri clinicians to gather data in support of this translation process.…

Descriptors: Specialists, Physicians, Translation, Nurses

Clinician Beliefs and Practices in Dementia Care: Implications for Health Educators

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Meuser, Thomas M.; Boise, Linda; Morris, John C. – Educational Gerontology, 2004

Descriptors: Physicians, Specialists, Nurses, Continuing Education

Driving and Dementia of the Alzheimer Type: Beliefs and Cessation Strategies among Stakeholders

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Perkinson, Margaret A.; Berg-Weger, Marla L.; Carr, David B.; Meuser, Thomas M.; Palmer, Janice L.; Buckles, Virginia D.; Powlishta, Kimberly K.; Foley, Daniel J.; Morris, John C. – Gerontologist, 2005

Purpose: Although driving by persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an important public health concern, we know little about the attitudes and perceptions of key stakeholders regarding driving safety in these individuals or the factors that precipitate and influence driving assessment and cessation decisions. Design and Methods: We convened 10…

Descriptors: Focus Groups, Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Older Adults