Linda Clare
Longitudinal trajectories of awareness in early-stage dementia
Clare, Linda; Nelis, Sharon M.; Martyr, Anthony; Whitaker, Christopher J.; Marková, Ivana S.; Roth, Ilona; Woods, Robert T.; Morris, Robin G.
Authors
Sharon M. Nelis
Anthony Martyr
Christopher J. Whitaker
Professor Ivana Markova I.S.Markova@hull.ac.uk
Professor
Ilona Roth
Robert T. Woods
Robin G. Morris
Abstract
Although it is often assumed that awareness decreases as dementia severity increases, there is limited evidence regarding changes in awareness over time. We examined awareness in 101 individuals with early-stage dementia (PwD) and their carers; 66 were reassessed after 12 months and 51 were seen again at 20 months. Awareness was assessed in relation to memory, everyday activities, and socio-emotional functioning using discrepancies between PwD and carer ratings on parallel questionnaires. PwD completed neuropsychological tests and measures of mood and quality of life. Carers completed measures of mood and stress. At initial assessment, discrepancies were greatest for activities of daily living, moderate for memory, and least pronounced for socio-emotional functioning. Discrepancy scores did not change over time. PwD self-ratings indicated perceived poorer functioning in everyday activities over time, but no change for memory and socio-emotional functioning. Carer ratings indicated perceived decline in everyday activities and socio-emotional functioning, but no change for memory. PwD declined in neuropsychological functioning, but self-ratings of depression, anxiety, and quality of life remained stable over time. Carer mood and stress levels also remained stable. At least in the earlier stages of dementia, it should not be assumed that awareness will inevitably decrease as dementia progresses.
Citation
Clare, L., Nelis, S. M., Martyr, A., Whitaker, C. J., Marková, I. S., Roth, I., Woods, R. T., & Morris, R. G. (2012). Longitudinal trajectories of awareness in early-stage dementia. Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders, 26(2), 140-147. https://doi.org/10.1097/WAD.0b013e31822c55c4
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Apr 1, 2012 |
Deposit Date | Nov 13, 2014 |
Journal | Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders |
Print ISSN | 0893-0341 |
Publisher | Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
Peer Reviewed | Not Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 26 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 140-147 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1097/WAD.0b013e31822c55c4 |
Keywords | anosognosia, insight, meta-cognition, Alzheimer disease, vascular dementia, |
Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/471014 |
Contract Date | Nov 23, 2017 |
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