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- Els Derksen, Myrra Vernooij-Dassen, Freek Gillissen, Marcel Olde-Rikkert, and Philip Scheltens.
- Centre for Quality of Care Research, Alzheimer Centre Nijmegen, The Netherlands. e.derksen@kwazo.umcn.nl
- Int Psychogeriatr. 2005 Jun 1;17(2):319-26.
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to give an in-depth description of the impact of disclosure of the diagnosis of dementia on a patient and the patient's partner.MethodsGrounded theory interview study.ResultsAnalysis of the interviews revealed that disclosure had an impact on three key domains: awareness of dementia, interpersonal relationship and social relationships. Disclosure was perceived as a confirmation of the pre-test ideas of both patient and carer. Formal disclosure of dementia was especially relevant for the carer in reconsidering her response to the patient's changed behavior.DiscussionReceiving the diagnosis of dementia can be considered as a crucial moment in the process of becoming aware of the changes in one's life. Moreover, disclosure marks a new phase in the process of caring by the caregiver.
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