Behavioral Competence Inventory (BCI)©  

     The BCI is a 106 item caregiver  report measure of the breadth of the  functional behavioral repertoire of older adults at risk for dementia.

     The 106 items are divided into 7 separate sub-scales: Self-Care, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Memory/Orientation, Social Interaction, Compensates for incapacities, Behavioral Excesses, and Behavioral Deficits.

     A previous study of 149 out-patients attests to the reliability of the BCI scales, demonstrating that they show adequate internal consistencies and represent seven overlapping but distinct constructs. (Go to the poster presentation on the BCI© study)

  The Behavioral Competence Inventory (BCI)©

• Yields scores that differ among levels of  dementia.

• Demonstrates that depressed patients have a broader repertoire of functional behaviors compared to patients with dementia. 

• Provides an efficient method for gathering information from caregivers.

    The BCI is available in test kits of 50 sets w/grading sheets @ $100.00 plus sales tax and shipping. USA shipping = $10) 

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                       SAMPLE ITEMS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCE INVENTORY

  ITEM #       SUB-SCALE                                                              RESPONSE                                                                                          

                                                                                                                    Yes                  No          DK

Self-Care Skills (SC)                                                                                 

1.       Bathes independently.                                                                        

3.       Demonstrates good grooming (is neat and tidy).

4.       Chooses appropriate clothing.

12.     Feeds him/herself without assistance.

         Instrumental Activities Of Daily Living ( IDL)

13.     Operates the telephone without difficulty.

20.     Shops independently for clothing.

33.     Manages medication without supervision.

35.     Manages household and personal expenses (e.g. pays bills).

        Memory/Orientation (MEM)

37.     Remembers short lists.

38.     Is verbally coherent.       

39.     Recognizes familiar people.

43.     Correctly interprets new surroundings.

            Social Interaction (SOC)                                                                           

48.     Shows consideration to others’ feelings.

51.     Engages in polite social conversation.

54.     Has control of emotions most of the time.

        Compensates for Incapacities (COM)

63.     Accepts help from others when necessary.

71.     Utilizes safety measures in home (i.e., hand rails, LifeLine, etc.).

75.     Employs measures to compensate for memory loss (i.e. making lists).

        Behavioral Excesses (BEX)

78.     Calls others on the phone excessively.

81.     Expresses fear of being left alone.

87.     Accuses spouse, caregiver of being unfaithful.

91.     Accuses others of stealing from him/her.

         Behavioral Deficits (BDE)

102.   Discontinues hobbies.

103.  Has stopped reading  

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