Publications by authors named "Yoosun Yang"

Aim: Through the lens of family resilience, exploring the experiences of families in adapting to young-onset dementia.

Design: Qualitative multiple case study.

Methods: This study examined the family as a single unit of analysis, focusing on a triad including a person with young-onset dementia, their spouse and their adult child.

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This study aims to evaluate the effect of the virtual-reality-based education program (VR-EduBPSD) for managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Sixty-six family caregivers of people with dementia were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group following a 1:1 ratio. The experimental group received VR-EduBPSD while the control group received analogous paper-based educational materials.

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This review examines factors associated with quality of life (QoL) in persons with young-onset dementia (YOD). Studies investigating and analysing factors related to QoL in persons with YOD were included. Databases searched included PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, EMBASE, and SCOPUS.

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Unlabelled: WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Young-onset dementia (YOD) refers to a phenomenon in which dementia symptoms appear under age 65. Diagnosing YOD is difficult and its progression is fast. Furthermore, it limits the socio-economic careers of people living with YOD, regardless of their needs.

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