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Longitudinal trajectories of quality of life among people with mild-to-moderate dementia: a latent growth model approach with IDEAL cohort study data
Clare, L. ; Gamble, L.D. ; Martyr, A. ; Sabatini, S. ; Nelis, S.M. ; ; Pentecost, C. ; Victor, C. ; Jones, R.W. ; Jones, I.R. ... show 9 more
Clare, L.
Gamble, L.D.
Martyr, A.
Sabatini, S.
Nelis, S.M.
Pentecost, C.
Victor, C.
Jones, R.W.
Jones, I.R.
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2022-06
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Objectives: We aimed to examine change over time in self-rated quality of life (QoL) in people with
mild-to-moderate dementia and identify sub-groups with distinct QoL trajectories.
Method: We used data from people with mild-to-moderate dementia followed up at 12 and 24 months
in the IDEAL cohort study (baseline n=1537). A latent growth model approach examined
mean change over time in QoL, assessed with the QoL-AD scale, and investigated
associations of baseline demographic, cognitive and psychological covariates with the
intercept and slope of QoL. We employed growth mixture modelling to identify multiple
growth trajectories.
Results: Overall mean QoL scores were stable and no associations with change over time were
observed. Four classes of QoL trajectories were identified: two with higher baseline QoL
scores, labelled Stable (74.9%) and Declining (7.6%), and two with lower baseline QoL
scores, labelled Stable Lower (13.7%) and Improving (3.8%). The Declining class had higher
baseline levels of depression and loneliness, and lower levels of self-esteem and optimism,
than the Stable class. The Stable Lower class was characterised by disadvantage related to
social structure, poor physical health, functional disability, and low psychological well-being The Improving class was similar to the Stable Lower class but had lower cognitive test scores.
Discussion: Understanding individual trajectories can contribute to personalised care planning. Efforts to
prevent decline in perceived QoL should primarily target psychological well-being. Efforts to
improve QoL for those with poorer QoL should additionally address functional impairment,
isolation, and disadvantage related to social structure.
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Clare L, Gamble LD, Martyr A et al (2022) Longitudinal trajectories of quality of life among people with mild-to-moderate dementia: a latent growth model approach with IDEAL cohort study data. Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. 77(6): 1037-1050.
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