Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia (EdFED)

Kul B., TÜLEK Z.

Geriatric Nursing, cilt.70, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 70
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.104035
  • Dergi Adı: Geriatric Nursing
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, AgeLine, CINAHL, MEDLINE
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Dementia, Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia Scale (EdFED), Feeding Behavior, Inter-rater Reliability, Psychometrics
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet

Özet

Eating difficulties in people with dementia can lead to malnutrition, making early detection essential. A valid and reliable tool is needed to assess these difficulties. The Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia (EdFED) is commonly used, but studies on its inter-rater reliability are limited. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the EdFED, including interobserver agreement. Fifty-five people with dementia were assessed using the EdFED, Barthel Index, and Mini Nutritional Assessment. Two nurses observed patients during meals over two days. A total of 330 assessments were completed. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a three-factor structure, like the original. The scale showed high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87) and strong inter-rater reliability. Correlations with nutritional indicators supported construct validity. The findings confirm that the Turkish EdFED is a valid and reliable tool for assessing eating difficulties in people with dementia and may help prevent or reduce malnutrition.