A comparison of self and proxy quality of life ratings for people with dementia and their carers: a European prospective cohort study.

CONCLUSION: Both proxy-ratings and self-ratings of QoL should be interpreted with caution and in the context of each individual caregiving relationship. Different functional, psychosocial, relational and contextual factors influence self- and proxy-ratings, and both sets of factors should be considered in the context of QoL intervention development for the dyad.
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Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: O'Shea E, Hopper L, Marques M, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Woods B, Jelley H, Verhey F, Kerpershoek L, Wolfs C, de Vugt M, Stephan A, Bieber A, Meyer G, Wimo A, Michelet M, Selbaek G, Portolani E, Zanetti O, Irving K, Actifcare Consortium Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research