Table 3 Change in knowledge and attitudes pre- and post-intervention
Pre-intervention Mean (SD) | Post-intervention Mean (SD) | p-value | Cohen’s d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PD/PRD knowledge test total score, mean (SD)a | 4.06 (1.53) | 7.17 (1.62) | < 0.0001 | 1.97 |
Interpersonal Reactivity Index, subscale mean (SD)b | ||||
Perspective-Taking | 21.19 (3.88) | 21.62 (3.83) | 0.23 | 0.11 |
Fantasy Scale | 14.46 (5.52) | 13.78 (5.96) | 0.16 | 0.12 |
Empathic Concern | 22.89 (3.88) | 23.14 (3.80) | 0.58 | 0.07 |
Personal Distress | 9.68 (5.52) | 9.41 (5.62) | 0.57 | 0.05 |
VR Questionnaire—confidence and attitudes*, median (IQR)c | ||||
A person living with Lewy body dementia and/or Parkinson’s disease is able to spend their time meaningfully and can contribute to family and community life | 8.50 (3.00) | 9.50 (2.00) | 0.01 | 0.39 |
I am confident in my ability to help a person expressing agitation, stress, combativeness, hallucination, or sensory overload as a result of their progressing dementia and/or Parkinson’s disease | 7.00 (3.00) | 8.00 (2.50) | 0.0003 | 0.36 |
I do or would feel comfortable using an aide from a home health care agency to help care for my loved one living with Lewy Body dementia or Parkinson’s disease | 8.50 (5.00) | 9.00 (3.00) | 0.23 | 0.12 |
I feel confident that I am able to positively affect the quality of life of a resident, client, or loved one experiencing later stage Lewy Body dementia or Parkinson’s disease | 8.00 (3.00) | 8.00 (2.00) | 0.12 | 0.0 |