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Bridging the divide between biomedical and psychosocial approaches in dementia research: the 2019 INTERDEM Manifesto

Vernooij-Dassen, Myrra; Moniz-Cook, Esme; Verhey, Frans; Chattat, Rabih; Woods, Bob; Meiland, Franka; Franco, Manuel; Holmerova, Iva; Orrell, Martin; de Vugt, Marjolein

Authors

Myrra Vernooij-Dassen

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Professor Esme Moniz-Cook E.D.Moniz-Cook@hull.ac.uk
Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia Care Research/ Dementia Research Work Group Lead

Frans Verhey

Rabih Chattat

Bob Woods

Franka Meiland

Manuel Franco

Iva Holmerova

Martin Orrell

Marjolein de Vugt



Abstract

Objective: To provide a new perspective on integrated biomedical and psychosocial dementia research.

Background: Dementia is being recognized as a multifactorial syndrome, but there is little interaction between biomedical and psychosocial approaches. A way to improve scientific knowledge is to seek better understanding of the mechanisms underlying the interaction between biomedical and psychosocial paradigms. One rationale for integrating biomedical and psychosocial research is the discordance between neuropathology and cognitive functioning. The concept of social health might bridge the two paradigms. It relates to how social resources influence the dynamic balance between capacities and limitations.

Hypotheses: Social health can act as the driver for accessing cognitive reserve, in people with dementia through active facilitation and utilization of social and environmental resources. Thereby we link lifestyle social and opportunities to the brain reserve hypothesis.

Manifesto: We provide a Manifesto on how to significantly move forward the dementia research agenda.

Citation

Vernooij-Dassen, M., Moniz-Cook, E., Verhey, F., Chattat, R., Woods, B., Meiland, F., …de Vugt, M. (2021). Bridging the divide between biomedical and psychosocial approaches in dementia research: the 2019 INTERDEM Manifesto. Aging and Mental Health, 25(2), 206-212. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2019.1693968

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 9, 2019
Online Publication Date Nov 26, 2019
Publication Date 2021
Deposit Date Nov 17, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Aging and mental health
Print ISSN 1360-7863
Publisher Routledge
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 25
Issue 2
Pages 206-212
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2019.1693968
Keywords Dementia and cognitive disorders; Psychological and social aspects; Social support; Psychosocial interventions; Cognitive functioning
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3183495