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.