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Self-compassion and Quality of Life After Dementia Diagnosis

Sponsor: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Summary

This study aims to investigate whether self-compassion is associated with older adult's quality of life after a diagnosis of dementia, and whether perceived threat posed by dementia mediates this relationship. Self-compassion has been found to be positive in supporting individuals in times of difficulty, in adjustment processes and older adults' wellbeing. While different factors have begun to be identified which are associated with individuals' psychological wellbeing and adjustment following a dementia diagnosis, little is known about the influence of self-compassion. Participants will be recruited via NHS memory clinics, Join Dementia Research and from the community via third-sector organisations. Individuals will be invited to attend a Microsoft Teams/telephone appointment in which informed consent and cognitive screening processes will take place at the start. Eligible participants will then be invited to continue to complete measures administered by a researcher and an interview question. Participants will be offered the opportunity to complete the measures in a second session (within 8 weeks) or using the online survey software, Qualtrics, if preferred. A small pilot study (n = 5) will take place prior to the main study.

Official title: Is Self-compassion Associated With Older Adults' Quality of Life After Dementia Diagnosis and Does Perceived Threat Posed by Dementia Mediate This Relationship?

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