Donna Algase

Summary

Affiliation: Chang Gung University
Country: Taiwan

Publications

  1. ncbi Environmental ambiance as a new window on wandering
    Lan Yao
    University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor 48109 0482, USA
    West J Nurs Res 28:89-104. 2006
  2. ncbi Getting lost: directed attention and executive functions in early Alzheimer's disease patients
    Yi Chen Chiu
    Chang Gung University, Department and Graduate Institute of Nursing, Taoyuan, Taiwan
    Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 17:174-80. 2004
  3. ncbi Conceptualization and measurement of getting lost behavior in persons with early dementia
    Yi Chen Chiu
    Chung Gang University, School of Nursing, Taiwan
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 20:760-8. 2005
  4. ncbi Measure of quality of life for Taiwanese persons with early to moderate dementia and related factors
    Yi Chen Chiu
    School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 23:580-5. 2008
  5. ncbi Developing a Chinese quality of life in dementia instrument for patients with early-to-moderate dementia: an exploratory test of validity
    Yi Chen Chiu
    School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
    J Clin Nurs 19:2174-84. 2010
  6. ncbi Sensitivity and specificity of the Clock Drawing Test, incorporating Rouleau scoring system, as a screening instrument for questionable and mild dementia: scale development
    Yi Chen Chiu
    School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
    Int J Nurs Stud 45:75-84. 2008
  7. ncbi Initial psychometric evaluation of the Wayfinding Effectiveness Scale
    Donna Algase
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    West J Nurs Res 29:1015-32. 2007
  8. ncbi Nursing science and dementia care
    Donna Algase
    Guest Editor University of Michigan School of Nursing, dalgase@ umich.edu
    West J Nurs Res 29:939-43. 2007
  9. ncbi Evidence for implementing nonpharmacological interventions for wandering
    Craig Siders
    Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, James A Haley VAMC, Tampa, FL, USA
    Rehabil Nurs 29:195-206. 2004
  10. ncbi Emotional intervention strategies for dementia-related behavior: a theory synthesis
    Lan Yao
    University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    J Neurosci Nurs 40:106-15. 2008

Detail Information

Publications10

  1. ncbi Environmental ambiance as a new window on wandering
    Lan Yao
    University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor 48109 0482, USA
    West J Nurs Res 28:89-104. 2006
    ..Results validated an influence of ambiance on locomoting behaviors, highlighting the importance of addressing the emotional valence of social and physical environments in care of EWD...
  2. ncbi Getting lost: directed attention and executive functions in early Alzheimer's disease patients
    Yi Chen Chiu
    Chang Gung University, Department and Graduate Institute of Nursing, Taoyuan, Taiwan
    Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 17:174-80. 2004
    ....
  3. ncbi Conceptualization and measurement of getting lost behavior in persons with early dementia
    Yi Chen Chiu
    Chung Gang University, School of Nursing, Taiwan
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 20:760-8. 2005
    ..The ESQD-P is a measure for the phenomenon of 'getting lost behavior' (GLB) reported by early Alzheimer's disease sufferers, based on the concept of spatial problem-solving...
  4. ncbi Measure of quality of life for Taiwanese persons with early to moderate dementia and related factors
    Yi Chen Chiu
    School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 23:580-5. 2008
    ..This study validates the Chinese Dementia-Quality of Life instrument (DQoL) in patients with early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD) (Clinical Dementia Rating Scale, CDR=0.5, 1, and 2; MMSE >or= 12)...
  5. ncbi Developing a Chinese quality of life in dementia instrument for patients with early-to-moderate dementia: an exploratory test of validity
    Yi Chen Chiu
    School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
    J Clin Nurs 19:2174-84. 2010
    ....
  6. ncbi Sensitivity and specificity of the Clock Drawing Test, incorporating Rouleau scoring system, as a screening instrument for questionable and mild dementia: scale development
    Yi Chen Chiu
    School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
    Int J Nurs Stud 45:75-84. 2008
    ..Reliability and validity were estimated, the predictive accuracy was calculated using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, and the error types were counted...
  7. ncbi Initial psychometric evaluation of the Wayfinding Effectiveness Scale
    Donna Algase
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    West J Nurs Res 29:1015-32. 2007
    ..prior behavior) and caregiver versions overall and for all subscales. Results support the WES as a valid and reliable measure of wayfinding effectiveness in persons with dementia...
  8. ncbi Nursing science and dementia care
    Donna Algase
    Guest Editor University of Michigan School of Nursing, dalgase@ umich.edu
    West J Nurs Res 29:939-43. 2007
  9. ncbi Evidence for implementing nonpharmacological interventions for wandering
    Craig Siders
    Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, James A Haley VAMC, Tampa, FL, USA
    Rehabil Nurs 29:195-206. 2004
    ..The literature varied widely in terms of theoretical soundness, methodological rigor, and clarity. The level of evidence supporting these interventions and implications for future study are discussed...
  10. ncbi Emotional intervention strategies for dementia-related behavior: a theory synthesis
    Lan Yao
    University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    J Neurosci Nurs 40:106-15. 2008
    ..The LRE-EWD model resolves conflicting views and evidence from current research on environmental interventions for behavior disturbances and opens new avenues to advance this field of study and practice...