The impact of diagnostic disclosure in dementia: a qualitative case analysis.

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to give an in-depth description of the impact of disclosure of the diagnosis of dementia on a patient and the patient's partner. METHODS:Grounded theory interview study. RESULTS:Analysis of the interviews revealed that disclosure had an impact on three key domains: awareness of dementia, interpersonal relationship and social relationships. Disclosure was perceived as a confirmation of the pre-test ideas of both patient and carer. Formal disclosure of dementia was especially relevant for the carer in reconsidering her response to the patient's changed behavior. DISCUSSION:Receiving the diagnosis of dementia can be considered as a crucial moment in the process of becoming aware of the changes in one's life. Moreover, disclosure marks a new phase in the process of caring by the caregiver.

journal_name

Int Psychogeriatr

authors

Derksen E,Vernooij-Dassen M,Gillissen F,Olde-Rikkert M,Scheltens P

doi

10.1017/s1041610205001316

keywords:

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-06-01 00:00:00

pages

319-26

issue

2

eissn

1041-6102

issn

1741-203X

journal_volume

17

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