Predictors of Self-Reported Psychosocial Outcomes in Individuals With Dementia

Abstract

This study provided valuable insight into the illness experience from the perspective of the IWD and identified key areas amenable to interventions, such as managing embarrassment about memory problems as well as improving self-efficacy and inner strength. Moreover, this study provided additional support for the inclusion of IWDs in the research process and highlighted the need for further research regarding clinical application of findings, testing of hypotheses, and analyzing efficacy of interventions.

The impact of subjective memory complaints on quality of life in community‐dwelling older adults

“…With regard to positive predictors, sense of self‐efficacy was shown to be a positive predictor of self‐rated QOL in the MCI group. A higher sense of self‐efficacy was reported as a positive predictor of QOL in demented individuals . As autonomy becomes limited among those with MCI, they are confronted by limits in their social lives.…”

“…A higher sense of self-efficacy was reported as a positive predictor of QOL in demented individuals. 31 As autonomy becomes limited among those with MCI, they are confronted by limits in their social lives. Thus, a higher sense of self-efficacy would contribute to higher life satisfaction.…”

The impact of early psychosocial intervention on self‐efficacy of care recipient/carer dyads living with early‐stage dementia—A mixed‐methods study

“…Short-term denial or disengagement coping strategies (Anosognosia/lack of awareness of deficits), are common responses to dementia-related adversity in the early stages and serve as protective mechanisms against the stressors of dementia (Hilgeman et al, 2014). A lack of insight into deficits may have had moderating effects on the care recipients' selfreported self-efficacy (Dawson, Powers, Krestar, Yarry, & Judge, 2012). Preparing for increasing care needs requires the person with dementia to consider and plan for future incapacity, a concept some would prefer to ignore (Mak & S€ orensen, 2012;Peach et al, 2017).…”

Factors influencing quality of life of elderly people with dementia and care implications: A systematic review

“…Other factors influencing a positive QoL of elderly people with dementia are related to needing some control over their life in dementia care (Moyle et al, 2011;Moyle et al, 2015), enforcement of dignity (Manthorpe et al, 2010;Venturato, 2010;Russell et al, 2008), respecting their personhood (Venturato, 2010), and being useful and contributing to society (Moyle et al, 2011;O'Rourke et al, 2015;Byrne et al, 2006;Silberfeld et al, 2002). Besides, Dawson et al (2012) pointed out 22 that greater self-efficacy perception (inner stength and personal growth) of elderly people with dementia also positively affect their self-rated QoL.…”