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

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., Franco, M., Holmerova, I., Orrell, M., & 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: Nov 27, 2020
• 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
• Contract Date: Nov 17, 2019