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ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
卷 92, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2020.104246
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Dementia worry; Dementia fear; Scoping review
The combination of a growing population of older adults and increasing prevalence and awareness of dementia diagnoses suggests that dementia worry may intensify. However, variability in definitions and measurements in the literature on dementia worry makes it difficult to determine the true levels of dementia worry.
Purpose: The combination of a growing population of older adults and increasing prevalence and awareness of dementia diagnoses suggests that dementia worry may also intensify. As a relatively new area of investigation, the dementia worry literature is growing, but variability in definitions and measurement continue. A scoping review was conducted to gather and examine existing research, as well as assist in guiding future studies in this area. The review focused on characterizing the conceptualization, measurement, and correlates of dementia worry. Methods: Using PubMed, CINAHL, AgeLine, and PsycINFO, a search of literature concerning dementia worry was completed. Results: A total of 45 articles examining dementia worry fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Most studies were cross-sectional (n = 39), quantitative (n = 38), and conducted in the United States (n = 22). Inconsistencies in the conceptualization, measurement, and correlates examined make it difficult to determine the meaning and true levels of dementia worry. Conclusions: Recent attention to dementia worry has increased awareness of the basic concept and its correlates. However, the lack of unity in the definition and measurement of dementia worry impedes advancement in this research area, as well as in establishing its clinical significance.
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