Development and validation of the Diabetes Knowledge Assessment Test for use in medical rehabilitation

Medical rehabilitation patients represent an important population in which to assess core diabetes knowledge due to the extremely high prevalence of diabetes. We were unable to identify instruments with validity evidence aimed at assessing diabetes knowledge in rehabilitation populations, therefore undertook development of the DKAT. The DKAT represents a psychometrically promising assessment that can inform individuals at risk with the signs and symptoms of diabetes, as well as behavioral actions to reduce risk. The DKAT can also be used to identify those with a diagnosis of diabetes in need of formal diabetes education.