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View article: Cost-consequence analysis of the partner in balance program for informal carers of persons with dementia
Cost-consequence analysis of the partner in balance program for informal carers of persons with dementia Open
PiB presents a promising approach to supporting caregivers of persons with dementia, indicating higher initial costs but benefits in caregiver utility. However, the study presented too many limitations to make a confident reimbursement rec…
View article: Biases in an artificial intelligence image-generator’s depictions of healthy aging and Alzheimer’s
Biases in an artificial intelligence image-generator’s depictions of healthy aging and Alzheimer’s Open
Objective This content analysis study investigates potential biases in image generation by 2 artificial intelligence (AI) tools, DALL-E 3 and Midjourney, in portraying older adults and individuals living with dementia. Despite widespread u…
View article: Needs of people living with young-onset dementia and family carers, explored by dementia subtype, phase in the disease process, and living setting: A scoping review
Needs of people living with young-onset dementia and family carers, explored by dementia subtype, phase in the disease process, and living setting: A scoping review Open
Background Young-onset dementia (YOD) affects the lives of people living with the condition and family carers, such as partners and children, creating complex situations and unique needs. These needs are likely to differ across dementia su…
View article: Correction: Exploring self-experience practices in dementia care: A scoping review
Correction: Exploring self-experience practices in dementia care: A scoping review Open
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View article: Enhancing Person-Centred Dementia Care Through Self-Experience: European Perspectives From a Qualitative Study
Enhancing Person-Centred Dementia Care Through Self-Experience: European Perspectives From a Qualitative Study Open
Understanding the perspectives of people with dementia is crucial for providing person-centred care. Self-experience practices in caregiver training could foster empathy by simulating conditions individuals may encounter. This European stu…
View article: Towards a national registry for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias: rationale, design, and initial observations of the ABOARD cohort
Towards a national registry for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias: rationale, design, and initial observations of the ABOARD cohort Open
View article: Digital assistive technologies for community-dwelling people with dementia: A systematic review of systematic reviews by the INTERDEM AI & assistive technology taskforce
Digital assistive technologies for community-dwelling people with dementia: A systematic review of systematic reviews by the INTERDEM AI & assistive technology taskforce Open
Introduction The use of digital assistive technologies by and for people living with dementia is promising for supporting social health and advocated as a partial solution to growing prevalence worldwide. A state-of-the-art position paper …
View article: Use of artificial intelligence to support quality of life of people with dementia: A scoping review
Use of artificial intelligence to support quality of life of people with dementia: A scoping review Open
View article: Effective for Whom? A Review of Psychological and Social Intervention Recommendations in European Dementia Care Guidelines Through the Lenses of Social Health and Intersectionality
Effective for Whom? A Review of Psychological and Social Intervention Recommendations in European Dementia Care Guidelines Through the Lenses of Social Health and Intersectionality Open
In dementia care, access to effective psychosocial interventions is often addressed by evidence-based guidelines for care providers. However, it is unclear if current guidelines consider personal characteristics that may impact interventio…
View article: Momentary appraisals of uncontrollable and unpredictable events predict caregiver well-being: Evidence from an experience sampling study
Momentary appraisals of uncontrollable and unpredictable events predict caregiver well-being: Evidence from an experience sampling study Open
Objectives: Family caregivers of people with dementia are at risk of chronic stress, which can adversely affect their mental well-being. Understanding how daily stressors impact caregivers is crucial for developing effective support strate…
View article: Preliminary efficacy of an online intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for family caregivers of people with dementia: a feasibility study
Preliminary efficacy of an online intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for family caregivers of people with dementia: a feasibility study Open
With the rising number of dementia cases, supporting family caregivers to maintain their well-being is crucial. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shows promise in promoting psychological flexibility and positive behaviour change. How…
View article: What do Professionals Think of Specific Care Recommendations for Vascular Cognitive Impairment? A Delphi Study With Health Care Professionals
What do Professionals Think of Specific Care Recommendations for Vascular Cognitive Impairment? A Delphi Study With Health Care Professionals Open
Experts agreed on multiple specific recommendations for VCI care across the patient journey, balancing specific and targeted care with further integration of the different care networks. Despite some concerns on feasibility and the balance…
View article: Advance care planning and quality of life: A qualitative interview study in people with young-onset dementia and their family caregivers
Advance care planning and quality of life: A qualitative interview study in people with young-onset dementia and their family caregivers Open
Background: The importance of palliative care and advance care planning in dementia is increasingly recognized. However, little is known about the distinct needs and preferences of people with young-onset dementia. Aim: To explore how peop…
View article: Close to the Comfort Zone: Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Implementing Leisure Activities in Dementia and Eldercare
Close to the Comfort Zone: Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Implementing Leisure Activities in Dementia and Eldercare Open
Background: This study aimed to explore stakeholders’ perspectives on implementing non-digital leisure activities to promote social interaction in dementia and eldercare settings. Methods: A secondary analysis of online semi-structured int…
View article: Effective for Whom? A Review of Psychological and Social Intervention Recommendations in European Dementia Care Guidelines, Through the Lenses of Social Health and Intersectionality
Effective for Whom? A Review of Psychological and Social Intervention Recommendations in European Dementia Care Guidelines, Through the Lenses of Social Health and Intersectionality Open
In dementia care, access to effective psychosocial interventions is often addressed by evidence-based guidelines for care providers. However, it is unclear if current guidelines consider personal characteristics that may impact interventio…
View article: Informal care for people with dementia in Europe
Informal care for people with dementia in Europe Open
Estimates can be used in both single- and multi-domain health-economic models for dementia in European settings.
View article: Biases in an Artificial Intelligence Image-Generator's Depictions of Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's
Biases in an Artificial Intelligence Image-Generator's Depictions of Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Open
View article: Close to the Comfort Zone: Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Implementing Leisure Activities in Dementia and Eldercare
Close to the Comfort Zone: Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Implementing Leisure Activities in Dementia and Eldercare Open
Background: This study aimed to explore stakeholders' perspectives on implementing non-digital leisure activities to promote social interaction in dementia and eldercare settings. Methods: A secondary analysis of online semi-structured int…
View article: Implementing reablement in dementia care:Catalogue of tools, interventions and models
Implementing reablement in dementia care:Catalogue of tools, interventions and models Open
View article: Embracing Reablement as an Essential Support Approach for Dementia Care in the 21st Century: A Position Paper
Embracing Reablement as an Essential Support Approach for Dementia Care in the 21st Century: A Position Paper Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the right of individuals with dementia and their family caregivers to access interventions that enhance their participation in society. Reablement is an approach that enables older people to p…
View article: Evaluating the web-based ‘Partner in Balance’ program for informal caregivers of people with Huntington's disease: A pilot study
Evaluating the web-based ‘Partner in Balance’ program for informal caregivers of people with Huntington's disease: A pilot study Open
The PiB-HD program proved to be feasible, usable and acceptable for caregivers of people with HD. These results provide directions for further research into the effectiveness of PiB-HD, and can already be utilized to advise on the deployme…
View article: Addressing relationship quality of people with dementia and their family carers: which profiles require most support?
Addressing relationship quality of people with dementia and their family carers: which profiles require most support? Open
Objective The quality of the relationship between persons with dementia and family carers influences health and quality-of-life outcomes. Little is known regarding those at higher risk of experiencing a decline in relationship quality, who…
View article: Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Post-Diagnostic Care for People with Vascular Cognitive Impairment: When Help Is Needed in a “No-Man’s Land”
Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Post-Diagnostic Care for People with Vascular Cognitive Impairment: When Help Is Needed in a “No-Man’s Land” Open
Background: Post-diagnostic care for people with vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) typically involves multiple professions and disjointed care pathways not specifically designed to aid VCI needs. Objective: Exploring perspectives of heal…
View article: Navigating Life With Parkinson's Disease: A Focus Group Study on Coping Strategies and Considerations for Self‐Management Support
Navigating Life With Parkinson's Disease: A Focus Group Study on Coping Strategies and Considerations for Self‐Management Support Open
Aim To investigate the experiences of people with Parkinson's disease in coping with and adapting to their disease and to identify considerations for a tailored self‐management support program. Design A descriptive phenomenological focus g…
View article: User Experience of a (Semi-) Automated Cognitive Phone-Based Assessment Within a Memory Clinic Population
User Experience of a (Semi-) Automated Cognitive Phone-Based Assessment Within a Memory Clinic Population Open
Objective We examined the user experience in different modalities (face-to-face, semi-automated phone-based, and fully automated phone-based) of cognitive testing in people with subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment. M…
View article: Social relationship factors, depressive symptoms, and incident dementia: a prospective cohort study into their interrelatedness
Social relationship factors, depressive symptoms, and incident dementia: a prospective cohort study into their interrelatedness Open
Background Different aspects of social relationships (e.g., social network size or loneliness) have been associated with dementia risk, while their overlap and potentially underlying pathways remain largely unexplored. This study therefore…
View article: Facing the Next “Geriatric Giant”—A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Interventions Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older Adults
Facing the Next “Geriatric Giant”—A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Interventions Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older Adults Open
View article: Determinants of Successful Implementation of Assistive Technologies for Dementia: Exploratory Survey
Determinants of Successful Implementation of Assistive Technologies for Dementia: Exploratory Survey Open
Background Despite positive results for the use of assistive technologies (ATs) in dementia, the uptake of ATs lags behind. It is considered important to assess determinants of successful or unsuccessful implementation of ATs. Objective We…
View article: Exploring self-experience practices in dementia care: A scoping review
Exploring self-experience practices in dementia care: A scoping review Open
Background Recognised as essential for high-quality dementia service, person-centred care aims to understand and respect the unique needs of each individual. Self-experience practices may offer caregivers an opportunity to acquire knowledg…
View article: ‘Too young to sit at home’: a qualitative study conducted among employees with young-onset dementia and their relatives
‘Too young to sit at home’: a qualitative study conducted among employees with young-onset dementia and their relatives Open
The findings highlight a strong desire to work post-YOD diagnosis, serving as a foundation for developing workplace support tools and guidance. This has the potential to help individuals with YOD preserve their self-confidence and identity…