Chronic illness, disease and impairment: living longer, living well

Merrick, Joav

doi:10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0006

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“…The second attribute was “symptom management.” Dementia-related [ 12 , 22 , 25 , 27 ] and psychological symptoms (e.g., delusions and hallucinations) [ 28 ] significantly impact older people’s life experiences and quality of life. Therefore, dementia-related symptoms, defects, and disabilities must be managed appropriately [ 3 , 6 ].…”

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“…Next, the first attribute of the mental dimension was “psychological health.” Good psychological health has both direct and indirect effects on living well [ 3 , 6 , 22 , 28 – 31 ]. The second was “psychological stability.” In one study, older people with dementia enjoyed old age, were satisfied with their current life, and tried experiencing and maintaining the continuity of life before and after diagnosis [ 31 ].…”

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“…In several studies, living well was perceived as a positive evaluation of quality of life, well-being, and life satisfaction [ 6 , 11 , 12 , 22 , 29 ]. As each element contains overlapping but distinct elements, scholars argue that integrating them is necessary [ 11 , 12 ].…”

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“…Importantly, in the management and treatment of people with chronic diseases and disabilities, the focus is not on “living longer” but on “living well” while maintaining the quality of daily life [ 6 ]. Dementia is untreatable, and people with dementia gradually lose cognitive function [ 7 ], with an average life expectancy of 3–8 years after diagnosis [ 8 ].…”

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Development of the “living well” concept for older people with dementia

Kim,

Shin

2023

BMC Geriatr

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Background An important goal in dementia care is how people with dementia can be supported in living well. To this end, we need a conceptualization of “living well” that is suitable for older people with dementia and then develop this conceptualization from the perspectives of both older people and caregivers. This study analyzed the concept of “living well” among older people with dementia. Methods Following Schwartz-Barcott and Kim’s hybrid model, this study comprised theoretical, fieldwork, and final analytic phases. In the theoretical phase, we reviewed the extant literature. In the fieldwork phase, we conducted in-depth interviews with 12 participants (five older people with dementia, two family members, and five nurses), followed by qualitative content analysis. In the final analytic phase, we defined the concept of “living well” by comprehensively analyzing the data from the theoretical phase and results from the fieldwork phase. Results We derived physical, mental, and social relationship dimensions of the conceptualization of “living well” for older people with dementia. The physical dimensions were “ability for daily living” and “symptom management.” The mental dimensions were “psychological health,” “psychological stability,” “maintaining identity and growth,” and “human dignity.” Finally, the social relationship dimensions were “maintaining social relations and community connectivity” and “government support.” Conclusions Our analysis of the concept of “living well” can be used for developing tools and interventions to improve the ability of older people with dementia to live well.

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Development of the “living well” concept for older people with dementia

Kim,

Shin

2023

BMC Geriatr

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“…Dementia-related [12,22,25,27] and psychological symptoms (e.g., delusions and hallucinations) [28] significantly impact older people's life experiences and quality of life. Therefore, dementia-related symptoms, defects, and disabilities must be managed appropriately [3,6].…”

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Development of ‘living well’ concept for the elderly with dementia

Kim

Shin

2023

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Background: Understanding how to support people with dementia living well is an important goal in dementia care. It is necessary to conceptualize a definition of “living well” that is suitable for the elderly with dementia and develop the concept from both the subject and caregiver perspectives. Aim: This study aimed to analyze the concept of 'living well” among elderly people with dementia. Method: Following Schwartz-Barcott and Kim's hybrid model, this study comprised three phases: theoretical, fieldwork, and final analytical. In the theoretical phase, we reviewed the extant literature. In the fieldwork phase, we conducted in-depth interviews with 12 individuals (five elderly people with dementia, two family members, and five nurses), followed by qualitative content analysis in the final analytical phase, we defined the concept of “living well” by comprehensively analyzing the data from the theoretical stage and the results from the field stage. Results: “Living well” of the elderly with dementia was analyzed using physical, mental, and social relation dimensions. The physical dimensions derived from the final analytic phase were “ability for daily living” and “symptom management.” The mental dimensions were “psychological health,” “psychological stability,” “identity maintenance and growth,” and “human dignity.” Finally, the social relations dimensions were “maintaining social relations and community connectivity” and “national support.” Conclusion: The concept analyzed in this study will form the basis for the development of tools and interventions to improve the suitability of “living well” for elderly people with dementia.

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Chronic illness, disease and impairment: living longer, living well

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Development of the “living well” concept for older people with dementia

Development of the “living well” concept for older people with dementia

Development of ‘living well’ concept for the elderly with dementia

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