Self-report instruments measuring aspects of self for people living with dementia: A systematic literature review of psychosocial interventions

Baggaley, Jessica; Wolverson, Emma; Clarke, Chris

Abstract

Objective: A positive sense of self may be a key domain of psychological well-being for people living with dementia and therefore a legitimate target for psychosocial interventions in dementia care. Determining the effectiveness of such interventions often requires valid self-report instruments. This review aimed to investigate what aspects of self have been measured using self-report instruments in evaluating psychosocial interventions for people living with dementia and to explore the effectiveness of these interventions in terms of positive outcomes related to aspects of self. Method: A systematic search of the literature using five electronic databases and one register (CENTRAL) was conducted. A narrative synthesis and methodological quality assessment was completed for the included studies. Results: A total of 24 studies were included in the review. Seven aspects of self were measured using a range of self-report instruments, many of which have not been validated for dementia. Aspects of self were; self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-compassion, self-growth, self-acceptance, self-management, and self-identity. Studies included a variety of interventions; however, the effectiveness of these interventions for these aspects of self was mixed.

Citation

Baggaley, J., Wolverson, E., & Clarke, C. (2024). Self-report instruments measuring aspects of self for people living with dementia: A systematic literature review of psychosocial interventions. Dementia, 23(4), 669-702. https://doi.org/10.1177/14713012241240906

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 21, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Mar 28, 2024
• Publication Date: 2024
• Deposit Date: Mar 28, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 23, 2024
• Journal: Dementia
• Print ISSN: 1471-3012
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 23
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 669-702
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/14713012241240906
• Keywords: Aspects of self; Dementia; Interventions; Measure; Self
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4614020