Test-Retest Reliability and Random Measurement Error of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire in Older Adults With Subjective Memory Complaints

Hui-Ling Yang; Kuei-Ru Chou; Shih-Chieh Lee; Po-Han Lin; Hsin-Yu Chiang

doi:10.1177/23337214231171981

Test-Retest Reliability and Random Measurement Error of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire in Older Adults With Subjective Memory Complaints

Gerontol Geriatr Med. 2023 Jun 12:9:23337214231171981. doi: 10.1177/23337214231171981. eCollection 2023 Jan-Dec.

Authors

Hui-Ling Yang¹, Kuei-Ru Chou^{2

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4}, Shih-Chieh Lee⁵, Po-Han Lin⁶, Hsin-Yu Chiang¹

Affiliations

¹ Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City.
² Taipei Medical University.
³ Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital.
⁴ Taipei Medical University Hospital.
⁵ National Taiwan University, Taipei.
⁶ National Taipei University of Education.

Abstract

To examine the psychometric properties of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ) in older adults with subjective memory complaints. The three MMQ subscale (Satisfaction, Ability, and Strategy) was administered twice, with a 3-month interval. The test-retest reliability was examined using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). The random measurement error was examined by calculating the standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimal detectable change (MDC₉₅). The test-retest reliabilities of the three MMQ subscales were generally acceptable. The SEM of the three MMQ subscales was higher than the acceptable criterion of 10%. Despite the influence of random measurement error, the change scores of the three MMQ subscales may represent true changes if they are larger than the MDC₉₅ of 13.2 (Satisfaction), 18.4 (Ability), and 16.9 (Strategy). The MMQ appears to be a reliable measure for use in research settings, but may not yet be suitable for clinical use.

Keywords: Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire; psychometric properties; random measurement error; subjective memory complaints; test-retest reliability.