AS MUCH AS I CAN PREVENT… I’M GOING TO DO IT: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF WAYS PEOPLE MANAGE DEMENTIA-RELATED ANXIETY
2024
Managing Anxiety Related to Dementia
Sample size: 50
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Author Information
Author(s): Maxfield Molly, Peckham Allie, James Dara, Koffer Rachel
Primary Institution: Arizona State University
Hypothesis
How do individuals manage anxiety related to dementia?
Conclusion
People use various internal and external strategies to cope with dementia-related anxiety, which may differ in effectiveness.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified five main themes in managing dementia-related anxiety.
- Participants engaged in self-monitoring and sought support from others.
- Planning for potential outcomes was a common strategy among participants.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people feel anxious about dementia and found that they have different ways to cope with that anxiety.
Methodology
Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with community-dwelling adults.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling adults aged 58 to 89 years old, average age 70.80.
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