What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to validate the Vietnamese version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (V-NPI) for assessing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).

March 8, 2026

Validation and Psychometric Properties of the Vietnamese Version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (V-Npi) in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Dementia

Key Points

This research aims to validate the Vietnamese version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (V-NPI) for assessing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).
Administered the V-NPI to older adults with dementia in Vietnam.
Evaluated its reliability and cultural appropriateness.
Assessed caregiver distress associated with BPSD.
The V-NPI demonstrated strong reliability for assessing BPSD.
It was deemed culturally appropriate for the Vietnamese population.
Caregiver distress levels were effectively measured by the V-NPI.

Abstract

The V-NPI appears to be a reliable and culturally appropriate instrument for assessing BPSD and caregiver distress among older adults with dementia in Vietnam, supporting its use in both clinical practice and research.

Validation and Psychometric Properties of the Vietnamese Version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (V-Npi) in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Dementia

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