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Stress process model for individuals with dementia.

Katherine S Judge¹, Heather L Menne, Carol J Whitlatch

¹Department of Psychology, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, CB 109, Cleveland, OH 44120, USA. k.judge46@csuohio.edu

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This study introduces a stress process model (SPM) to understand the complex journey of individuals with dementia (IWDs). The model helps identify stressors and inform interventions for better coping with dementing illnesses.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Individuals with dementia (IWDs) encounter significant challenges in managing their condition.
Dementia's impact is influenced by etiology, stage, symptoms, comorbidities, and support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a comprehensive stress process model (SPM) for understanding the illness experience of IWDs.
To conceptualize the global illness experience from symptom onset through later stages of cognitive decline.

Main Methods:

Building upon Pearlin and colleagues' work on stress process.
Developing a conceptual model to examine the illness experience of IWDs.

Main Results:

The proposed SPM provides a framework for understanding the multifaceted nature of living with dementia.
It outlines key stressors and their relationships with outcomes throughout the illness trajectory.

Conclusions:

The SPM guides the understanding of short- and long-term complexities for IWDs.
It aids in investigating hypotheses, identifying stressors, and informing interventions to mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive experiences.