Perception of dignity in older men and women in the early stages of dementia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia is a serious problem in old age, that impacts an individual's ability to function and may threaten personal dignity. Given the variable features of the illness and the diversity of life experiences, many factors may contribute to the perception of dignity by men and women with dementia. The purpose of the study was to explore the factors that contribute to dignity and its domains in men and women with dementia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved 316 community-dwelling patients with early-stage dementia (aged ≥ 60) (PwD). We assessed the participants' sociodemographic and social involvement characteristics, health-related variables (pain, depression, physical performance, visual and hearing impairments), attitude to aging, and self-sufficiency in

SUBMITTER: Kluzova Kracmarova L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9386964 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature