People with dementia

Review collection - People with dementia

462 reviews

2024

Bigger SE, Foreman RA, Keinath C, Towsley GL. Transitions between skilled home health and hospice for persons living with dementia: a systematic review of literature. Ann Palliat Med. 2024 Mar 12:apm-23-524.

Dang J, Yong ACW, Fong ZH, Ang K, Ng ASL. A systematic review of palliative care needs in young-onset dementia. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2024;25(10).

de Sola-Smith K, Gilissen J, van der Steen JT, Mayan I, Van den Block L, Ritchie CS, et al. Palliative care in early dementia: A scoping review. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2024.

Kim H, Cho J, Shin S, Kim SS. Uncertainty in surrogate decision‐making about end‐of‐life care for people with dementia: An integrative review. J Adv Nurs (John Wiley & Sons, Inc). 2024;80(8):3103-18.

Layne D, Logan A, Lindell K. Palliative care coordination interventions for caregivers of community-dwelling individuals with dementia: An integrative review. Nurs Rep [Internet]. 2024; 14(3):[1750-68 pp.].

Ng YH, Jiao K, Suen MHP, Wang J, Chow AYM. The role of the social environment on dementia caregivers' pre-death grief: A mixed- methods systematic review. Death Stud. 2024 Mar 18:1-20.

Tay R, Tan JY, Lim B, Hum AY, Simpson J, Preston N. Factors associated with the place of death of persons with advanced dementia: A systematic review of international literature with meta-analysis. Palliat Med. 2024:2692163241265231.

2023

Bachu AK, Kotapati VP, Kainth T, Patel R, Youssef NA, Tampi RR. Electroconvulsive therapy in individuals with dementia/major NCD presenting with behavioral symptoms: a systematic review. Int Psychogeriatr. 2023 May 12:1-16. doi: 10.1017/S104161022300039X. Epub ahead of print.

Bosco A, Di Lorito C, Yang Y, Dunlop M, Booth A, Alexander D, et al. Caregiver experiences of hospice dementia care: A systematic review and meta-ethnography. Aging Ment Health. 2023 Sep 5:1-10.

Britt KC, Boateng ACO, Zhao H, Ezeokonkwo FC, Federwitz C, Epps F. Spiritual Needs of Older Adults Living with Dementia: An Integrative Review. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 May 4;11(9):1319. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11091319.

Brouwers M, Broekharst DSE, de Boer B, Groen WG, Verbeek H. An overview of innovative living arrangements within long-term care and their characteristics: a scoping review. BMC Geriatr. 2023 Jul 18;23(1):442. doi: 10.1186/s12877-023-04158-9.

Carrier D, Toulouse É, Rochefort CM. Staff Training Interventions to Prevent or Reduce Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Nursing Home Residents: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2023 Apr 19. doi: 10.1159/000530503. Epub ahead of print.

Chang HR, Spencer JC, Ho MH, Kasa AS, Ataiza C, Lambert K, Chang CC. Effectiveness of interventions on feeding difficulties among people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Australas J Ageing. 2023 Mar 28. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13192. Epub ahead of print.

Chen HL, Li C, Wang J, Fei Y, Min M, Zhao Y, Shan EF, Yin YH, Liu CY, Li XW. Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Feeding and Eating Disorders in Persons with Dementia: Systematic Review and Evidence Summary. J Alzheimers Dis. 2023;94(1):67-88. doi: 10.3233/JAD-221032.

d'Angremont E, Begemann MJH, van Laar T, Sommer IEC. Cholinesterase Inhibitors for Treatment of Psychotic Symptoms in Alzheimer Disease and Parkinson Disease: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Neurol. 2023 Jun 26:e231835. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.1835. Epub ahead of print.

Dehpour T, Koffman J. Assessment of anticipatory grief in informal caregivers of dependants with dementia: a systematic review. Aging Ment Health. 2023 Jan;27(1):110-123. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2022.2032599. Epub 2022 Feb 15.

Du H, Bo L, Lai X, Zhu H, Huo X. Network meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of animal-assisted therapy vs. pet-robot therapy in the management of dementia. Front Aging Neurosci. 2023 May 31;15:1095996. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.109599

Guzzon A, Rebba V, Paccagnella O, Rigon M, Boniolo G. The value of supportive care: A systematic review of cost-effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for dementia. PLoS One. 2023 May 12;18(5):e0285305. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285305.

Haroon M, Dissanayaka NN, Angwin AJ, Comans T. How Effective are Pictures in Eliciting Information from People Living with Dementia? A Systematic Review. Clin Gerontol. 2023 Jul-Sep;46(4):511-524. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2085643. Epub 2022 Jun 7.

Hayward JK, Gould C, Palluotto E, Kitson E, Fisher ER, Spector A. Interventions promoting family involvement with care homes following placement of a relative with dementia: A systematic review. Dementia (London). 2022 Feb;21(2):618-647. doi: 10.1177/14713012211046595. Epub 2021 Dec 11.

Huang YY, Teng T, Giovane CD, Wang RZ, Suckling J, Shen XN, Chen SD, Huang SY, Kuo K, Cai WJ, Chen KL, Feng L, Zhang C, Liu CY, Li CB, Zhao QH, Dong Q, Zhou XY, Yu JT. Pharmacological treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia: a network meta-analysis. Age Ageing. 2023 Jun 1;52(6):afad091. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad091.

Keuning-Plantinga A, Stoffels J, Roodbol PF, Finnema EJ, Van Munster BC. Involvement, topics, and roles of nurses in shared decision-making with patients with dementia in acute hospitals: An integrative review. Nurs Open. 2023 Jun;10(6):3519-3532. doi: 10.1002/nop2.1618. Epub 2023 Jan 26.

Krier D, de Boer B, Hiligsmann M, Wittwer J, Amieva H. Evaluation of Dementia-Friendly Initiatives, Small-Scale Homelike Residential Care, and Dementia Village Models: A Scoping Review. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2023 Jul;24(7):1020-1027.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2023.03.024. Epub 2023 Apr 28.

Lewis S, Triandafilidis Z, Curryer C, Jeong SY, Goodwin N, Carr S, Davis D. Models of care for people with dementia approaching end of life: A rapid review. Palliat Med. 2023 May 7:2692163231171181. doi: 10.1177/02692163231171181. Epub ahead of print.

Möhler R, Calo S, Renom A, Renom H, Meyer G. Personally tailored activities for improving psychosocial outcomes for people with dementia in long-term care. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Mar 13;3(3):CD009812. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009812.pub3.

Orth J, Flowers D, Betz G, Cagle JG. A systematic review of specialty dementia care units in long-term care settings. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2023 Apr;38(4):e5907. doi: 10.1002/gps.5907.

Rashid NLA, Leow Y, Klainin-Yobas P, Itoh S, Wu VX. The effectiveness of a therapeutic robot, 'Paro', on behavioural and psychological symptoms, medication use, total sleep time and sociability in older adults with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 May 19;145:104530. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104530. Epub ahead of print.

Rupp L, Seidel K, Penger S, Haberstroh J. Reducing Dementia Grief Through Psychosocial Interventions. Eur Psychol. 2023;28(2):83-94. Epub 2023 May 19.

Sánchez-Alcón M, Sánchez-Ramos JL, Garrido-Fernández A, Sosa-Cordobés E, Ortega-Galán Á M, Ramos-Pichardo JD. Effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving grief and depression in caregivers of people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Oct;32(5):1211-1224.

Stella F, Radanovic M, Gallucci-Neto J, Forlenza OV. Electroconvulsive therapy for treating patients with agitation and related behavioral disorders due to dementia: a systematic review. Dement Neuropsychol. 2023 Jul 24;17:e20230007. doi: 10.1590/1980-5764-DN-2023-0007.

Toulouse É, Carrier D, Villemure MP, Roy-Desruisseaux J, Rochefort CM. Accuracy of Observer-Rated Measurement Scales for Depression Assessment in Patients with Major Neurocognitive Disorders Residing in Long-Term Care Centers: A Systematic Review. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2023 Mar 15:1-12. doi: 10.1159/000529396. Epub ahead of print.

Vakkila E, Jehkonen M. Apraxia and dementia severity in Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review. J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 2023 Feb;45(1):84-103. doi: 10.1080/13803395.2023.2199971. Epub 2023 Apr 11.

van der Velde-van Buuringen M, Hendriks-van der Sar R, Verbeek H, Achterberg WP, Caljouw MAA. The effect of garden use on quality of life and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in people living with dementia in nursing homes: a systematic review. Front Psychiatry. 2023 Apr 12;14:1044271. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1044271.

Whelden T, Sawin EM. Therapeutic Horticulture for Dementia: A Systematic Review. J Gerontol Nurs. 2023 Jul;49(7):49-52. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20230616-03. Epub 2023 Jul 1.

Wladkowski SP, Wallace CL, Coccia K, Hyde RC, Hinyard L, Washington KT. Live Discharge of Hospice Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: A Systematic Review. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2023 Mar 28:10499091231168401. doi: 10.1177/10499091231168401. Epub ahead of print.

Yan Z, Traynor V, Alananzeh I, Drury P, Chang HR. The impact of montessori-based programmes on individuals with dementia living in residential aged care: A systematic review. Dementia (London). 2023 Aug;22(6):1259-1291. doi: 10.1177/14713012231173817. Epub 2023 May 13.

2022

Chen PJ, Smits L, Miranda R, Liao JY, Petersen I, Van den Block L, Sampson EL. Impact of home healthcare on end-of-life outcomes for people with dementia: a systematic review. BMC Geriatr. 2022 Jan 27;22(1):80. doi: 10.1186/s12877-022-02768-3.

Crawley S, Sampson EL, Moore KJ, Kupeli N, West E. Grief in family carers of people living with dementia: A systematic review. Int Psychogeriatr. 2022 Jan 28:1-32. doi: 10.1017/S1041610221002787. Epub ahead of print.

Lassell RKF, Moreines LT, Luebke MR, Bhatti KS, Pain KJ, Brody AA, Luth EA. Hospice interventions for persons living with dementia, family members and clinicians: A systematic review. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2022 Apr 20. doi: 10.1111/jgs.17802. Epub ahead of print.

Miele F, Neresini F, Boniolo G, Paccagnella O. Supportive care for older people with dementia: Socio-organisational implications. Ageing Soc. 2022;42(2):376-408. doi: 10.1017/S0144686X20000938

Visser M, Smaling HJA, Parker D, van der Steen JT. How Do We Talk With People Living With Dementia About Future Care: A Scoping Review. Front Psychol. 2022 Apr 12;13:849100. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.849100.

2021

Barrado-Martín Y, Hatter L, Moore KJ, Sampson EL, Rait G, Manthorpe J, Smith CH, Nair P, Davies N. Nutrition and hydration for people living with dementia near the end of life: A qualitative systematic review. J Adv Nurs. 2021 Feb;77(2):664-680. doi: 10.1111/jan.14654. Epub 2020 Nov 29.

Browne B, Kupeli N, Moore KJ, Sampson EL, Davies N. Defining end of life in dementia: A systematic review. Palliat Med. 2021 Jun 17:2692163211025457. doi: 10.1177/02692163211025457. Epub ahead of print.

Camacho-Montaño LR, Pérez-Corrales J, Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres M, Martin-Pérez AM, Güeita-Rodríguez J, Velarde-García JF, Palacios-Ceña D. Spiritual Care in Advanced Dementia from the Perspective of Health Providers: A Qualitative Systematic Review. Occup Ther Int. 2021 Nov 24;2020:9998480. doi: 10.1155/2021/9998480.

Elliot V, Morgan D, Kosteniuk J, Bayly M, Froehlich Chow A, Cammer A, O'Connell ME. Palliative and end-of-life care for people living with dementia in rural areas: A scoping review. PLoS One. 2021 Jan 14;16(1):e0244976. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244976.

Gonella S, Mitchell G, Bavelaar L, Conti A, Vanalli M, Basso I, Cornally N. Interventions to support family caregivers of people with advanced dementia at the end of life in nursing homes: A mixed-methods systematic review. Palliat Med. 2021 Dec 30:2692163211066733. doi: 10.1177/02692163211066733. Epub ahead of print.

González-Fraile E, Ballesteros J, Rueda JR, Santos-Zorrozúa B, Solà I, McCleery J. Remotely delivered information, training and support for informal caregivers of people with dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Jan 4;1:CD006440. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006440.pub3.

Hui Z, Yang C, Lee DTF. Interventions for Family Members After Long-Term Care Placement of a Relative With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Res Gerontol Nurs. 2021 Jan 1;14(1):43-52. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20200918-02. Epub 2020 Sep 23.

Kim H, Cho J, Park WS, Kim SS. Characteristics of Advance Care Planning Interventions Across Dementia Stages: A Systematic Review. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2021 Jan 21. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12624. Epub ahead of print.

Lee YF, Hsu TW, Liang CS, Yeh TC, Chen TY, Chen NC, Chu CS. The Efficacy and Safety of Tube Feeding in Advanced Dementia Patients: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis Study. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2021 Feb;22(2):357-363. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.06.035. Epub 2020 Jul 29.

Leniz J, Yi D, Yorganci E, Williamson LE, Suji T, Cripps R, Higginson IJ, Sleeman KE. Exploring costs, cost components, and associated factors among people with dementia approaching the end of life: A systematic review. Alzheimers Dement (N Y). 2021 Sep 14;7(1):e12198. doi: 10.1002/trc2.12198.

Liu W, Kim S, Alessio H. Mealtime caregiving knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors for persons living with dementia: A systematic review of psychometric properties of instruments. Int J Nurs Stud. 2021 Feb;114:103824. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103824. Epub 2020 Nov 12.

Magan KC, Hirschman KB, Starr LT, Meghani SH. Longitudinal Trajectories and Correlates of Post-Caregiving Depressive Symptoms in Former Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer's Disease or a Related Dementia. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2021 Sep 3:10499091211042836. doi: 10.1177/10499091211042836. Epub ahead of print.

McAnee G, Norwood K, Rosato M, Leavey G. Assessment of pain in people living with dementia at the end of life: a systematic review. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2021 Apr 2;27(2):72-85. doi: 10.12968/ijpn.2021.27.2.72.

Mo L, Geng Y, Chang YK, Philip J, Collins A, Hui D. Referral criteria to specialist palliative care for patients with dementia: A systematic review. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2021 Mar 2. doi: 10.1111/jgs.17070. Epub ahead of print.

Sittler MC, Worschech F, Wilz G, Fellgiebel A, Wuttke-Linnemann A. Psychobiological mechanisms underlying the health-beneficial effects of music in people living with dementia: A systematic review of the literature. Physiol Behav. 2021 Jan 23;233:113338. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2021.113338. Epub ahead of print.

Tsai YI, Browne G, Inder KJ. The effectiveness of interventions to improve pain assessment and management in people living with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analyses. J Adv Nurs. 2021 Mar;77(3):1127-1140. doi: 10.1111/jan.14660. Epub 2020 Nov 22.

Walsh SC, Murphy E, Devane D, Sampson EL, Connolly S, Carney P, O'Shea E. Palliative care interventions in advanced dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Sep 28;9(9):CD011513. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011513.pub3. [Update]

Williamson LE, Evans CJ, Cripps RL, Leniz J, Yorganci E, Sleeman KE. Factors Associated With Emergency Department Visits by People With Dementia Near the End of Life: A Systematic Review. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2021 Oct;22(10):2046-2055.e35. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.06.012. Epub 2021 Jul 14.

Yorganci E, Sampson EL, Gillam J, Aworinde J, Leniz J, Williamson LE, Cripps RL, Stewart R, Sleeman KE. Quality indicators for dementia and older people nearing the end of life: A systematic review. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2021 Jul 31. doi: 10.1111/jgs.17387. Epub ahead of print.

2020

Abraha I, Rimland JM, Lozano-Montoya I, Dell'Aquila G, Vélez-Díaz-Pallarés M, Trotta FM, Cruz-Jentoft AJ, Cherubini A. Simulated presence therapy for dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Apr 20;4(4):CD011882. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011882.pub3.

Anantapong K, Davies N, Chan J, McInnerney D, Sampson EL. Mapping and understanding the decision-making process for providing nutrition and hydration to people living with dementia: a systematic review. BMC Geriatr. 2020 Dec 2;20(1):520. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01931-y.

Ayton DR, Gardam ML, Pritchard EK, Ruseckaite R, Ryan J, Robinson SJ, Brodaty H, Ward SA, Ahern S. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures to Inform Care of People With Dementia-A Systematic Scoping Review. Gerontologist. 2020 May 5:gnz179. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnz179. Epub ahead of print.

Backhaus R, Hoek LJM, de Vries E, van Haastregt JCM, Hamers JPH, Verbeek H. Interventions to foster family inclusion in nursing homes for people with dementia: a systematic review. BMC Geriatr. 2020 Oct 30;20(1):434. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01836-w.

Backhouse T, Dudzinski E, Killett A, Mioshi E. Strategies and interventions to reduce or manage refusals in personal care in dementia: A systematic review. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020 May 16;109:103640. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103640. Epub ahead of print.

Bahji A, Meyyappan AC, Hawken ER. Cannabinoids for the Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Can J Psychiatry. 2020 Jun;65(6):365-376. doi: 10.1177/0706743719892717. Epub 2019 Dec 13.

Blake D, Berry K, Brown LJE. A systematic review of the impact of person-centred care interventions on the behaviour of staff working in dementia care. J Adv Nurs. 2020 Feb;76(2):426-444. doi: 10.1111/jan.14251. Epub 2019 Nov 27.

Bubu OM, Andrade AG, Umasabor-Bubu OQ, Hogan MM, Turner AD, de Leon MJ, Ogedegbe G, Ayappa I, Jean-Louis G G, Jackson ML, Varga AW, Osorio RS. Obstructive sleep apnea, cognition and Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review integrating three decades of multidisciplinary research. Sleep Med Rev. 2019 Dec 12;50:101250. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2019.101250. [Epub ahead of print].

Byeon H. Effects of Grief Focused Intervention on the Mental Health of Dementia Caregivers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Iran J Public Health. 49(12):2275-2286.

Cheng ST, Zhang F. A comprehensive meta-review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on nonpharmacological interventions for informal dementia caregivers. BMC Geriatr. 2020 Apr 15;20(1):137. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01547-2.

Choi SSW, Cajita MI, Gitlin LN. A review of measures of three common dementia-related behaviors: Rejection of care, aggression, and agitation. Geriatr Nurs. 2020 May 10:S0197-4572(20)30124-5. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.04.003. Epub ahead of print.

Coca SM, Abeldaño Zuñiga RA. Instruments for pain assessment in patients with advanced dementia: A systematic review of the evidence for Latin America. Palliat Support Care. 2020 Jan 10;1-7. doi: 10.1017/S147895151900107X. [Epub ahead of print].

Collins RN, Kishita N. Prevalence of depression and burden among informal care-givers of people with dementia: a meta-analysis. Ageing Soc. 2020 Nov;40(11):2355-2392. doi: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X19000527

Feast AR, White N, Candy B, Kupeli N, Sampson EL. The effectiveness of interventions to improve the care and management of people with dementia in general hospitals: A systematic review. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2020 Feb 3. doi: 10.1002/gps.5280. Epub ahead of print.

Fink HA, Linskens EJ, MacDonald R, Silverman PC, McCarten JR, Talley KMC, Forte ML, Desai PJ, Nelson VA, Miller MA, Hemmy LS, Brasure M, Taylor BC, Ng W, Ouellette JM, Sheets KM, Wilt TJ, Butler M. Benefits and Harms of Prescription Drugs and Supplements for Treatment of Clinical Alzheimer-Type Dementia. Ann Intern Med. 2020 May 19;172(10):656-668. doi: 10.7326/M19-3887. Epub 2020 Apr 28.

Fox A, MacAndrew M, Ramis MA. Health outcomes of patients with dementia in acute care settings-A systematic review. Int J Older People Nurs. 2020 Mar 24:e12315. doi: 10.1111/opn.12315. Epub ahead of print.

Frederiksen KS, Cooper C, Frisoni GB, Frölich L, Georges J, Kramberger MG, Nilsson C, Passmore P, Mantoan Ritter L, Religa D, Schmidt R, Stefanova E, Verdelho A, Vandenbulcke M, Winblad B, Waldemar G. A European Academy of Neurology guideline on medical management issues in dementia. Eur J Neurol. 2020 Jul 26. doi: 10.1111/ene.14412. Epub ahead of print.

Gwernan-Jones R, Abbott R, Lourida I, Rogers M, Green C, Ball S, Hemsley A, Cheeseman D, Clare L, Moore DA, Hussey C, Coxon G, Llewellyn DJ, Naldrett T, Thompson Coon J. The experiences of hospital staff who provide care for people living with dementia: A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative studies. Int J Older People Nurs. 2020 May 15:e12325. doi: 10.1111/opn.12325. Epub ahead of print.

Heijltjes M, van Thiel G, Rietjens J, van der Heide A, de Graeff A, van Delden J. Changing practices in the use of continuous sedation at the end of life. A systematic review of the literature. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2020 Jun 26:S0885-3924(20)30560-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.06.019. Epub ahead of print.

Husebo BS, Heintz HL, Berge LI, Owoyemi P, Rahman AT, Vahia IV. Sensing Technology to Facilitate Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms and to Monitor Treatment Response in People With Dementia. A Systematic Review. Front Pharmacol. 2020 Feb 4;10:1699. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01699. Erratum in: Front Pharmacol. 2020 Mar 06;11:254.

Janus SIM, Kosters J, van den Bosch KA, Andringa TC, Zuidema SU, Luijendijk HJ. Sounds in nursing homes and their effect on health in dementia: a systematic review. Int Psychogeriatr. 2020 Jun 29:1-18. doi: 10.1017/S1041610220000952. Epub ahead of print.

Jones C, Liu F, Murfield J, Moyle W. Effects of non-facilitated meaningful activities for people with dementia in long-term care facilities: A systematic review. Geriatr Nurs. 2020 Jun 20:S0197-4572(20)30187-7. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.06.001. Epub ahead of print.

Jonsdottir T, Gunnarsson EC. Understanding Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Pain Assessment in Dementia: A Literature Review. Pain Manag Nurs. 2020 Dec 14:S1524-9042(20)30211-3. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2020.11.002. Epub ahead of print.

Keijzer-van Laarhoven AJ, Touwen DP, Tilburgs B, van Tilborg-den Boeft M, Pees C, Achterberg WP, van der Steen JT. Which moral barriers and facilitators do physicians encounter in advance care planning conversations about the end of life of persons with dementia? A meta-review of systematic reviews and primary studies. BMJ Open. 2020 Nov 12;10(11):e038528. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038528.

Kipfer S, Pihet S. Reliability, validity and relevance of needs assessment instruments for informal dementia caregivers: a psychometric systematic review. JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2019 Nov 20. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003976. Epub ahead of print.

Kochovska S, Garcia MV, Bunn F, Goodman C, Luckett T, Parker D, Phillips JL, Sampson EL, van der Steen JT, Agar MR. Components of palliative care interventions addressing the needs of people with dementia living in long-term care: A systematic review. Palliat Med. 2020 Feb 4:269216319900141. doi: 10.1177/0269216319900141. Epub ahead of print.

Leng M, Zhao Y, Wang Z. Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions on agitation in people with dementia: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020 Feb;102:103489. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103489. Epub 2019 Nov 25.

Li L, Zhao Y, Wang Y, Wang Z. Overview of systematic reviews: Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for eating difficulties in people with dementia. J Adv Nurs. 2020 Nov;76(11):2830-2848. doi: 10.1111/jan.14492. Epub 2020 Aug 27.

​Li Y, Sun D, Zhang X, Li H, Zhao Y, Ma D, Li Z, Sun J. Informal dementia caregivers' experiences and perceptions about mealtime care: A qualitative evidence synthesis. J Adv Nurs. 2020 Sep 30. doi: 10.1111/jan.14550. Epub ahead of print.

Lim S, Song JA. Strategies to improve continuity maintenance for people with dementia: a rapid realist review. Public Health. 2020 Jan 13;181:46-52. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2019.11.024. [Epub ahead of print].

MacDonald S, Summers SJ. Psychosocial interventions for people with intellectual disabilities and dementia: A systematic review. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2020 Feb 27. doi: 10.1111/jar.12722. Epub ahead of print. 

Manchery N, Subbiah GK, Nagappan N, Premnath P. Are oral health education for carers effective in the oral hygiene management of elderly with dementia? A systematic review. Dent Res J (Isfahan). 2020 Jan 21;17(1):1-9.

Maresova P, Hruska J, Klimova B, Barakovic S, Krejcar O. Activities of Daily Living and Associated Costs in the Most Widespread Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Systematic Review. Clin Interv Aging. 2020 Oct 2;15:1841-1862. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S264688.

Marks G, McVilly K. Trained assistance dogs for people with dementia: a systematic review. Psychogeriatrics. 2020 Feb 17. doi: 10.1111/psyg.12529. Epub ahead of print.

Mataqi M, Aslanpour Z. Factors influencing palliative care in advanced dementia: a systematic review. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2020 Jun;10(2):145-156. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-001692. Epub 2019 Apr 3.

McCleery J, Sharpley AL. Pharmacotherapies for sleep disturbances in dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Nov 15;11:CD009178. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009178.pub4.

McDerby N, Kosari S, Bail K, Shield A, Peterson G, Naunton M. Pharmacist-led medication reviews in aged care residents with dementia: A systematic review. Australas J Ageing. 2020 Aug 4. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12827. Epub ahead of print.

Moehead A, DeSouza K, Walsh K, Pit SW. A Web-Based Dementia Education Program and its Application to an Australian Web-Based Dementia Care Competency and Training Network: Integrative Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res. 2020 Jan 22;22(1):e16808. doi: 10.2196/16808.

Nielsen TR, Jørgensen K. Cross-cultural dementia screening using the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Psychogeriatr. 2020 Mar 9:1-14. doi: 10.1017/S1041610220000344. Epub ahead of print.

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Parker KJ, Hickman LD, Phillips JL, Ferguson C. Interventions to optimise transitional care coordination for older people living with dementia and concomitant multimorbidity and their caregivers: A systematic review. Contemp Nurse. 2020 Sep 10:1-29. doi: 10.1080/10376178.2020.1812416. Epub ahead of print.

Paunescu H, Dima L, Ghita I, Coman L, Ifteni PI, Fulga I, Coman OA. A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies on the Effect of Psychoactive Cannabinoids in Psychiatric Conditions in Alzheimer Dementia. Am J Ther. 2020 Feb 28. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000001120. Epub ahead of print.

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Siewert JS, Alvarez AM, Santos SMAD, Brito FA, Hammerschmidt KSA. Institutionalized elderly people with dementia: an integrative review on nursing care. Rev Bras Enferm. 2020;73 Suppl 3:e20180419. Portuguese, English. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0419. Epub 2020 Jul 29.

Smith TO, Gilbert AW, Sreekanta A, Sahota O, Griffin XL, Cross JL, Fox C, Lamb SE. Enhanced rehabilitation and care models for adults with dementia following hip fracture surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Feb 7;2(2):CD010569. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010569.pub3.

Teahan Á, Lafferty A, McAuliffe E, Phelan A, O'Sullivan L, O'Shea D, Nicholson E, Fealy G. Psychosocial Interventions for Family Carers of People With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Aging Health. 2020 Jan 19;898264319899793. doi: 10.1177/0898264319899793. [Epub ahead of print]

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Vancampfort D, Solmi M, Firth J, Vandenbulcke M, Stubbs B. The Impact of Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Interventions to Improve Physical Health Outcomes in People With Dementia: A Meta-Review of Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2020 Feb 18:S1525-8610(20)30035-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.01.010. Epub ahead of print.

van der Geugten W, Goossensen A. Dignifying and undignifying aspects of care for people with dementia: a narrative review. Scand J Caring Sci. 2020 Dec;34(4):818-838. doi: 10.1111/scs.12791. Epub 2019 Nov 21.

Wagner S, Buchanan JA, Bailey J, Andresen FJ, Omlie C. The Use of Stimulus Preference Assessments for Persons with Neurocognitive Disorder: A Literature Review. Clin Gerontol. 2020 May-Jun;43(3):243-255. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2019.1670313. Epub 2019 Sep 24.

Waite SJ, Maitland S, Thomas A, Yarnall AJ. Sarcopenia and frailty in individuals with dementia: A systematic review. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2020 Sep 28;92:104268. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2020.104268. Epub ahead of print.

Wantonoro W, Kuo WY, Shyu YL. Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life for Older Persons With Cognitive Impairment After Hip Fracture Surgery: A Systematic Review. J Nurs Res. 2020 Feb 11. doi: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000371. Epub ahead of print.

Watt JA, Goodarzi Z, Veroniki AA, Nincic V, Khan PA, Ghassemi M, Thompson Y, Lai Y, Treister V, Tricco AC, Straus SE. Safety of pharmacologic interventions for neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMC Geriatr. 2020 Jun 16;20(1):212. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01607-7.

Waziry R, Chibnik LB, Bos D, Ikram MK, Hofman A. Risk of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke in patients with Alzheimer disease: A synthesis of the literature. Neurology. 2020 Feb 11;94(6):265-272. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000008924. Epub 2020 Jan 16.

Webster L, Costafreda Gonzalez S, Stringer A, Lineham A, Budgett J, Kyle S, Barber J, Livingston G. Measuring the prevalence of sleep disturbances in people with dementia living in care homes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep. 2020 Apr 15;43(4):zsz251. doi: 10.1093/sleep/zsz251.

Whelan S, Teahan Á, Casey D. Fostering the Resilience of People With Dementia: A Narrative Literature Review. Front Med (Lausanne). 2020 Feb 25;7:45. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.00045.

Xu XY, Kwan RYC, Leung AYM. Behavioural activation for family dementia caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Geriatr Nurs. 2020 Mar 3:S0197-4572(20)30067-7. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.02.003. Epub ahead of print.

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Amador S, Sampson EL, Goodman C, Robinson L; SEED Research Team. A systematic review and critical appraisal of quality indicators to assess optimal palliative care for older people with dementia. Palliat Med. 2019 Apr;33(4):415-429. doi: 10.1177/0269216319834227. Epub 2019 Mar 11.

Anatchkova M, Brooks A, Swett L, Hartry A, Duffy RA, Baker RA, Hammer-Helmich L, Sanon Aigbogun M. Agitation in patients with dementia: a systematic review of epidemiology and association with severity and course. Int Psychogeriatr. 2019 Mar 11:1-14. doi: 10.1017/S1041610218001898. [Epub ahead of print]

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Braun A, Trivedi DP, Dickinson A, Hamilton L, Goodman C, Gage H, Ashaye K, Iliffe S, Manthorpe J. Managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in community dwelling older people with dementia: 2. A systematic review of qualitative studies. Dementia (London). 2019 Oct-Nov;18(7-8):2950-2970. doi: 10.1177/1471301218762856. Epub 2018 Mar 20.

Bray J, Brooker DJ, Garabedian C. What is the evidence for the activities of Namaste Care? A rapid assessment review. Dementia (London). 2019 Sep 24:1471301219878299. doi: 10.1177/1471301219878299. [Epub ahead of print]

Brown Wilson C, Arendt L, Nguyen M, Scott TL, Neville CC, Pachana NA. Nonpharmacological Interventions for Anxiety and Dementia in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review. Gerontologist. 2019 Nov 16;59(6):e731-e742. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnz020.

Cantarero-Prieto D, Leon PL, Blazquez-Fernandez C, Juan PS, Cobo CS. The economic cost of dementia: A systematic review. Dementia (London). 2019 Mar 25:1471301219837776. doi: 10.1177/1471301219837776. [Epub ahead of print]

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Clare A, Camic PM. Live and recorded group music interventions with active participation for people with dementias: a systematic review. Arts Health. 2019 Oct 4:1-24. doi: 10.1080/17533015.2019.1675732. [Epub ahead of print]

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Coronado RA, Albers HE, Allen JL, Clarke RG, Estrada VA, Simon CB, Galloway RV, Fisher SR. Pain-Reducing Effects of Physical Therapist-Delivered Interventions: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials Among Older Adults With Dementia. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2019 Apr 15. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000235. [Epub ahead of print]

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Cunningham N, Cowie J, Watchman K, Methven K. Understanding the training and education needs of homecare workers supporting people with dementia and cancer: A systematic review of reviews. Dementia (London). 2019 Jul 4:1471301219859781. doi: 10.1177/1471301219859781. [Epub ahead of print]

Cunningham NA, Cunningham TR, Roberston JM. Understanding and Measuring the Wellbeing of Carers of People With Dementia. Gerontologist. 2018 Mar 16. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny018. [Epub ahead of print]

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Daneau S, Bourbonnais A, Legault A. Surrogates' end-of-life decision-making process in nursing homes for residents with a neurocognitive disorder: An integrative review. Int J Older People Nurs. 2019 Oct 15:e12274. doi: 10.1111/opn.12274. [Epub ahead of print]

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Davies N, Hopwood J, Walker N, Ross J, Iliffe S, Walters K, Rait G. Designing and developing a co-produced theoretical and evidence-based online support for family caregivers of people with dementia at the end of life. BMC Palliat Care. 2019 Aug 13;18(1):71. doi: 10.1186/s12904-019-0455-0.

Davies N, Schiowitz B, Rait G, Vickerstaff V, Sampson EL. Decision aids to support decision-making in dementia care: a systematic review. Int Psychogeriatr. 2019 Jul 26:1-17. doi: 10.1017/S1041610219000826. [Epub ahead of print]

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Erdal A, Ballard C, Vahia IV, Husebo BS. Analgesic treatments in people with dementia - how safe are they? A systematic review. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2019 Jun;18(6):511-522. doi: 10.1080/14740338.2019.1614166. Epub 2019 May 16.

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Guarino A, Favieri F, Boncompagni I, Agostini F, Cantone M, Casagrande M. Executive Functions in Alzheimer Disease: A Systematic Review. Front Aging Neurosci. 2019 Jan 15;10:437. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2018.00437. eCollection 2018.

Han A. Interventions for Attitudes and Empathy Toward People With Dementia and Positive Aspects of Caregiving: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Res Aging. 2019 Nov 12:164027519884766. doi: 10.1177/0164027519884766. [Epub ahead of print]

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Horton MC, Oyebode J, Clare L, Megson M, Shearsmith L, Brayne C, Kind P, Hoare Z, Al Janabi H, Hewison V, Tennant A, Wright P. Measuring Quality of Life in Carers of People With Dementia: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of Scales measuring the Impact of DEmentia on CARers (SIDECAR). Gerontologist. 2019 Nov 5. pii: gnz136. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnz136. [Epub ahead of print]

Hughes LJ, Farina N, Page TE, Tabet N, Banerjee S. Psychometric properties and feasibility of use of dementia specific quality of life instruments for use in care settings: a systematic review. Int Psychogeriatr. 2019 Jan 3:1-15. doi: 10.1017/S1041610218002259. [Epub ahead of print]

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Kang HS, Makimoto K, Konno R, Koh IS. Review of outcome measures in PARO robot intervention studies for dementia care. Geriatr Nurs. 2019 Oct 23. pii: S0197-4572(19)30525-7. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.09.003. [Epub ahead of print]

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Klimova B, Valis M, Kuca K, Masopust J. E-learning as valuable caregivers' support for people with dementia - A systematic review. BMC Health Serv Res. 2019 Nov 1;19(1):781. doi: 10.1186/s12913-019-4641-9.

Komalasari R, Chang HCR, Traynor V. A review of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale. Dementia (London). 2019 Jan 3:1471301218820228. doi: 10.1177/1471301218820228. [Epub ahead of print]

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Lauritano D, Moreo G, Della Vella F, Di Stasio D, Carinci F, Lucchese A, Petruzzi M. Oral Health Status and Need for Oral Care in an Aging Population: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Nov 18;16(22). pii: E4558. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224558.

Lee M, Ryoo JH, Campbell C, Hollen PJ, Williams IC. Exploring the challenges of medical/nursing tasks in home care experienced by caregivers of older adults with dementia: An integrative review. J Clin Nurs. 2019 Dec;28(23-24):4177-4189. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15007. Epub 2019 Aug 9.

Lee M, Ryoo JH, Chung M, Anderson JG, Rose K, Williams IC. Effective interventions for depressive symptoms among caregivers of people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Dementia (London). 2019 Jan 12:1471301218822640. doi: 10.1177/1471301218822640. [Epub ahead of print]

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Liang JH, Lin L, Wang YQ, Jia RX, Qu XY, Li J, Li JY, Qian S, Qian YX, Wang S, Gao Z, Cheng XX, Xu Y. Non-pharmacological therapeutic strategy options for patients with dementia based on cognitive function-A Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Ageing Res Rev. 2019 Dec;56:100965. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2019.100965. Epub 2019 Oct 31.

Liew TM, Lee CS. Reappraising the Efficacy and Acceptability of Multicomponent Interventions for Caregiver Depression in Dementia: The Utility of Network Meta-Analysis. Gerontologist. 2019 Jul 16;59(4):e380-e392. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny061.

Long A, Robinson K, Goldberg S, Gordon AL. Effectiveness of exercise interventions for adults over 65 with moderate-to-severe dementia in community settings: a systematic review. Eur Geriatr Med. 2019 Sep. doi: 10.1007/s41999-019-00236-7. [Epub ahead of print]

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Park K, Lee S, Yang J, Song T, Hong GS. A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of reminiscence therapy for people with dementia. Int Psychogeriatr. 2019 Feb 4:1-17. doi: 10.1017/S1041610218002168. [Epub ahead of print]

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Peña-Longobardo LM, Rodríguez-Sánchez B, Oliva-Moreno J, Aranda-Reneo I, López-Bastida J. How relevant are social costs in economic evaluations? The case of Alzheimer's disease. Eur J Health Econ. 2019 Jul 24. doi: 10.1007/s10198-019-01087-6. [Epub ahead of print]

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Rice H, Howard R, Huntley J. Professional caregivers' knowledge, beliefs and attitudes about awareness in advanced dementia: a systematic review of qualitative studies. Int Psychogeriatr. 2019 Feb 21:1-11. doi: 10.1017/S1041610218002272. [Epub ahead of print]

Rivett E, Hammond L, West J. What influences self-perceived competence and confidence in dementia care home staff? A systematic review. Psychogeriatrics. 2019 Sep;19(5):440-456. doi: 10.1111/psyg.12422. Epub 2019 Feb 26.

Ruthirakuhan M, Lanctôt KL, Vieira D, Herrmann N. Natural and Synthetic Cannabinoids for Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer's Disease: A Meta-Analysis. J Clin Psychiatry. 2019 Jan 29;80(2). pii: 18r12617. doi: 10.4088/JCP.18r12617.

Ryman FVM, Erisman JC, Darvey LM, Osborne J, Swartsenburg E, Syurina EV. Health Effects of the Relocation of Patients With Dementia: A Scoping Review to Inform Medical and Policy Decision-Making. Gerontologist. 2019 Nov 16;59(6):e674-e682. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny031.

Scerbe A, O’Connell ME, Astell A, Morgan D, Kosteniuk J, DesRoches A. Digital tools for delivery of dementia education for health-care providers: a systematic review. Educ Gerontol. 2019 Nov 13;45(11):681-699. doi: 10.1080/03601277.2019.1687149.

Senderovich H, Retnasothie S. A systematic review of the integration of palliative care in dementia management. Palliat Support Care. 2019 Nov 18:1-12. doi: 10.1017/S1478951519000968. [Epub ahead of print]

Smith C, Newbury G. Palliative care for community patients diagnosed with dementia: a systematic review. Br J Community Nurs. 2019 Dec 2;24(12):570-575. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2019.24.12.570.

Sørensen AMS, Tarp S, Johannsen P, Lolk A, Bandak E, Pedersen H, Saxtrup N, Kallehauge H, Solem EJ, Christensen MB. Analgesics use and withdrawal in people with dementia - a register-based Danish study and a systematic review. Dan Med J. 2019 Dec;66(12). pii: A5578.

Sun X, Zhou X, Zhang Y, Liu H. Reporting and Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Nursing Interventions in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease: General Implications of the Findings. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2019 Feb 25. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12462. [Epub ahead of print]

Trivedi DP, Braun A, Dickinson A, Gage H, Hamilton L, Goodman C, Ashaye K, Iliffe S, Manthorpe J. Managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in community dwelling older people with dementia: 1. A systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions. Dementia (London). 2019 Oct-Nov;18(7-8):2925-2949. doi: 10.1177/1471301218762851. Epub 2018 Mar 20.

Waheed W, Mirza N, Waheed MW, Blakemore A, Kenning C, Masood Y, Matthews F, Bower P. Recruitment and methodological issues in conducting dementia research in British ethnic minorities: A qualitative systematic review. Int J Methods Psychiatr Res. 2019 Dec 5:e1806. doi: 10.1002/mpr.1806. [Epub ahead of print]

Wang YQ, Jia RX, Liang JH, Li J, Qian S, Li JY, Xu Y. Dementia in China (2015-2050) estimated using the 1% population sampling survey in 2015. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2019 Nov;19(11):1096-1100. doi: 10.1111/ggi.13778. Epub 2019 Sep 18.

Watson B, Tatangelo G, McCabe M. Depression and Anxiety Among Partner and Offspring Carers of People With Dementia: A Systematic Review. Gerontologist. 2019 Oct;59(5):e597-e610. doi:10.1093/geront/gny049.

Watt JA, Goodarzi Z, Veroniki AA, Nincic V, Khan PA, Ghassemi M, Thompson Y, Tricco AC, Straus SE. Comparative Efficacy of Interventions for Aggressive and Agitated Behaviors in Dementia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2019 Oct 15. doi: 10.7326/M19-0993. [Epub ahead of print]

Wied TS, Knebel M, Tesky VA, Haberstroh J. The human right to make one’s own choices – Implications for supported decision-making in persons with dementia: A systematic review. Eur Psychol. 2019 Apr;24(2):146-158. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/1016-9040/a000372.

Williams F, Moghaddam N, Ramsden S, De Boos D. Interventions for reducing levels of burden amongst informal carers of persons with dementia in the community. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Aging Ment Health. 2019 Dec;23(12):1629-1642. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1515886. Epub 2018 Nov 18.

Woodhouse R, Burton JK, Rana N, Pang YL, Lister JE, Siddiqi N. Interventions for preventing delirium in older people in institutional long-term care. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019 Apr 23;4:CD009537. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009537.pub3.

Xu XY, Kwan RYC, Leung AYM. Factors associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease in family caregivers of people with dementia: a systematic review. J Int Med Res. 2019 May 22:300060519845472. doi: 10.1177/0300060519845472. [Epub ahead of print]

Yeh TC, Tzeng NS, Li JC, Huang YC, Hsieh HT, Chu CS, Liang CS. Mortality Risk of Atypical Antipsychotics for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Meta-Analysis, Meta-Regression, and Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2019 Sep/Oct;39(5):472-478. doi: 10.1097/JCP.0000000000001083.

Young JA, Lind C, Orange JB. A qualitative systematic review of experiences of persons with dementia regarding transition to long-term care. Dementia (London). 2019 Jul 23:1471301219862439. doi: 10.1177/1471301219862439. [Epub ahead of print]

Zuo XL, Wen Y, Gong SQ, Meng FJ. Effectiveness of integrated nursing interventions for fatigue in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Front Nurs. 2019 Nov 07;6(3):203-210. doi: https://doi.org/10.2478/FON-2019-0027.

2018

Abrahams R, Liu KPY, Bissett M, Fahey P, Cheung KSL, Bye R, Chaudhary K, Chu LW. Effectiveness of interventions for co-residing family caregivers of people with dementia: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Aust Occup Ther J. 2018 Jun;65(3):208-224. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12464. Epub 2018 Mar 12.

Asmer MS, Kirkham J, Newton H, Ismail Z, Elbayoumi H, Leung RH, Seitz DP. Meta-analysis of the prevalence of major depressive disorder among older adults with dementia. J Clin Psychiatry. 2018 Jul 31;79(5). pii: 17r11772. doi: 10.4088/JCP.17r11772.

Backhouse T, Camino J, Mioshi E. What Do We Know About Behavioral Crises in Dementia? A Systematic Review. J Alzheimers Dis. 2018;62(1):99-113. doi: 10.3233/JAD-170679.

Baillon SF, Narayana U, Luxenberg JS, Clifton AV. Valproate preparations for agitation in dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Oct 5;10:CD003945. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003945.pub4. [Epub ahead of print]

Bauer M, Fetherstonhaugh D, Haesler E, Beattie E, Hill KD, Poulos CJ. The impact of nurse and care staff education on the functional ability and quality of life of people living with dementia in aged care: A systematic review. Nurse Educ Today. 2018 Aug;67:27-45. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2018.04.019. Epub 2018 Apr 23.

Bellenger EN, Ibrahim JE, Lovell JJ, Bugeja L. The Nature and Extent of Physical Restraint-Related Deaths in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review. J Aging Health. 2018 Aug;30(7):1042-1061. doi: 10.1177/0898264317704541. Epub 2017 May 7.

Bhatt J, Walton H, Stoner CR, Scior K, Charlesworth G. The nature of decision-making in people living with dementia: a systematic review. Aging Ment Health. 2018 Dec 6:1-11. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1544212. [Epub ahead of print]

Birkenhäger-Gillesse EG, Kollen BJ, Achterberg WP, Boersma F, Jongman L, Zuidema SU. Effects of Psychosocial Interventions for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia on the Prescription of Psychotropic Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2018 Mar;19(3):276.e1-276.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.12.100.

Blakemore A, Kenning C, Mirza N, Daker-White G, Panagioti M, Waheed W. Dementia in UK South Asians: a scoping review of the literature. BMJ Open. 2018 Apr 12;8(4):e020290. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020290.

Blanco-Silvente L, Capellà D, Garre-Olmo J, Vilalta-Franch J, Castells X. Predictors of discontinuation, efficacy, and safety of memantine treatment for Alzheimer's disease: meta-analysis and meta-regression of 18 randomized clinical trials involving 5004 patients. BMC Geriatr. 2018 Jul 24;18(1):168. doi: 10.1186/s12877-018-0857-5.

Bosco A, Schneider J, Coleston-Shields DM, Jawahar K, Higgs P, Orrell M. Agency in dementia care: systematic review and meta-ethnography. Int Psychogeriatr. 2018 Dec 6:1-16. doi: 10.1017/S1041610218001801. [Epub ahead of print]

Brims L, Oliver K. Effectiveness of assistive technology in improving the safety of people with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging Ment Health. 2018 Apr 10:1-10. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1455805. [Epub ahead of print]

Brooke J, Cronin C, Stiell M, Ojo O. The intersection of culture in the provision of dementia care: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs. 2018 Sep;27(17-18):3241-3253. doi: 10.1111/jocn.13999. Epub 2017 Sep 29.

Brooke J, Ojo O. Elements of a sustainable, competent, and empathetic workforce to support patients with dementia during an acute hospital stay: A comprehensive literature review. Int J Health Plann Manage. 2018 Jan;33(1):e10-e25. doi: 10.1002/hpm.2448. Epub 2017 Aug 24.

Brooks D, Fielding E, Beattie E, Edwards H, Hines S. Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on the psychological health and emotional well-being of family carers of people with dementia following residential care placement: a systematic review. JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2018 May;16(5):1240-1268. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003634.

Bryant J, Turon H, Waller A, Freund M, Mansfield E, Sanson-Fisher R. Effectiveness of interventions to increase participation in advance care planning for people with a diagnosis of dementia: A systematic review. Palliat Med. 2018 Sep 27:269216318801750. doi: 10.1177/0269216318801750. [Epub ahead of print]

Burgstaller M, Mayer H, Schiess C, Saxer S. Experiences and needs of relatives of people with dementia in acute hospitals-A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. J Clin Nurs. 2018 Feb;27(3-4):502-515. doi: 10.1111/jocn.13934.

Cao B, Rosenblat JD, Brietzke E, Park C, Lee Y, Musial N, Pan Z, Mansur RB, McIntyre RS. Comparative Efficacy and Acceptability of Anti-Diabetic Agents for Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2018 May 23. doi: 10.1111/dom.13373. [Epub ahead of print]

Carpenter CR, Banerjee J, Keyes D, Eagles D, Schnitker L, Barbic D, Fowler S, LaMantia MA. Accuracy of Dementia Screening Instruments in Emergency Medicine - A Diagnostic Meta-Analysis. Acad Emerg Med. 2018 Sep 17. doi: 10.1111/acem.13573. [Epub ahead of print]

Chalfont G, Milligan C, Simpson J. A mixed methods systematic review of multimodal non-pharmacological interventions to improve cognition for people with dementia. Dementia (London). 2018 Sep 7:1471301218795289. doi: 10.1177/1471301218795289. [Epub ahead of print]

Chaudhury H, Cooke HA, Cowie H, Razaghi L. The Influence of the Physical Environment on Residents With Dementia in Long-Term Care Settings: A Review of the Empirical Literature. Gerontologist. 2018 Sep 14;58(5):e325-e337. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnw259.

Chiu HY, Chen PY, Chen YT, Huang HC. Reality orientation therapy benefits cognition in older people with dementia: A meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2018 Jun 15;86:20-28. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.06.008. [Epub ahead of print]

Christie HL, Bartels SL, Boots LMM, Tange HJ, Verhey FJJ. de Vugt ME. A systematic review on the implementation of eHealth interventions for informal caregivers of people with dementia. Internet Interv. 2018 Sept;13:51-9.

Clarkson P, Hughes J, Roe B, Giebel CM, Jolley D, Poland F, Abendstern M, Chester H, Challis D; Members of the HoSt-D (Home Support in Dementia) Programme Management Group. Systematic review: Effective home support in dementia care, components and impacts - Stage 2, effectiveness of home support interventions. J Adv Nurs. 2018 Mar;74(3):507-527. doi: 10.1111/jan.13460. Epub 2017 Nov 17.

Connors MH, Quinto L, McKeith I, Brodaty H, Allan L, Bamford C, Thomas A, Taylor JP, O'Brien JT. Non-pharmacological interventions for Lewy body dementia: a systematic review. Psychol Med. 2018 Aug;48(11):1749-1758. doi: 10.1017/S0033291717003257. Epub 2017 Nov 16.

Costello H, Walsh S, Cooper C, Livingston G. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and associations of stress and burnout among staff in long-term care facilities for people with dementia. Int Psychogeriatr. 2018 Nov 13:1-14. doi: 10.1017/S1041610218001606. [Epub ahead of print]

Cross AJ, Garip G, Sheffield D. The psychosocial impact of caregiving in dementia and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research. Psychol Health. 2018 Sep 27:1-22. doi: 10.1080/08870446.2018.1496250. [Epub ahead of print]

Daly RL, Bunn F, Goodman C. Shared decision-making for people living with dementia in extended care settings: a systematic review. BMJ Open. 2018 Jun 9;8(6):e018977. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018977.

Dixon J, Karagiannidou M, Knapp M. The Effectiveness of Advance Care Planning in Improving End-of-Life Outcomes for People With Dementia and Their Carers: A Systematic Review and Critical Discussion. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2018 Jan;55(1):132-150.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.04.009. Epub 2017 Aug 5.

Dolatabadi E, Van Ooteghem K, Taati B, Iaboni A. Quantitative Mobility Assessment for Fall Risk Prediction in Dementia: A Systematic Review. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2018;45(5-6):353-67.

Doorduijn AS, van de Rest O, van der Flier WM, Visser M, de van der Schueren MAE. Energy and Protein Intake of Alzheimer's Disease Patients Compared to Cognitively Normal Controls: Systematic Review. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2018 Aug 9. pii: S1525-8610(18)30357-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2018.06.019. [Epub ahead of print]

Doran C, Noonan M, Doody O. Life-story work in long-term care facilities for older people: An integrative review. J Clin Nurs. 2018 Nov 15. doi: 10.1111/jocn.14718. [Epub ahead of print]

Dow J, Robinson J, Robalino S, Finch T, McColl E, Robinson L. How best to assess quality of life in informal carers of people with dementia; A systematic review of existing outcome measures. PLoS One. 2018 Mar 14;13(3):e0193398. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193398. eCollection 2018.

Dowlen R, Keady J, Milligan C, Swarbrick C, Ponsillo N, Geddes L, Riley B. The personal benefits of musicking for people living with dementia: a thematic synthesis of the qualitative literature. Arts Health. 2018;10(3):197-212. DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2017.1370718

Duan Y, Lu L, Chen J, Wu C, Liang J, Zheng Y, Wu J, Rong P, Tang C. Psychosocial interventions for Alzheimer's disease cognitive symptoms: a Bayesian network meta-analysis. BMC Geriatr. 2018 Aug 7;18(1):175. doi: 10.1186/s12877-018-0864-6.

Dudas R, Malouf R, McCleery J, Dening T. Antidepressants for treating depression in dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Aug 31;8:CD003944. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003944.pub2. [Epub ahead of print]

Du Preez J, Millsteed J, Marquis R, Richmond J. The Role of Adult Day Services in Supporting the Occupational Participation of People with Dementia and Their Carers: An Integrative Review. Healthcare (Basel). 2018 May 8;6(2). pii: E43. doi: 10.3390/healthcare6020043.

Edwards HB, Ijaz S, Whiting PF, Leach V, Richards A, Cullum SJ, Cheston RI, Savović J. Quality of family relationships and outcomes of dementia: a systematic review. BMJ Open. 2018 Jan 21;8(1):e015538. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015538.

Egan KJ, Pinto-Bruno ÁC, Bighelli I, Berg-Weger M, van Straten A, Albanese E, Pot AM. Online Training and Support Programs Designed to Improve Mental Health and Reduce Burden Among Caregivers of People With Dementia: A Systematic Review. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2018 Mar;19(3):200-206.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.10.023. Epub 2018 Jan 4.

Egilstrod B, Ravn MB, Petersen KS. Living with a partner with dementia: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of spouses' lived experiences of changes in their everyday lives. 2018 Feb 6:1-10. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1433634. [Epub ahead of print]

Elfrink TR, Zuidema SU, Kunz M, Westerhof GJ. Life story books for people with dementia: a systematic review. Int Psychogeriatr. 2018 Dec;30(12):1797-1811. doi: 10.1017/S1041610218000376. Epub 2018 Jul 18.

Eversfield CL, Orton LD. Auditory and visual hallucination prevalence in Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychol Med. 2018 Nov 26:1-12. doi: 10.1017/S0033291718003161. [Epub ahead of print]

Evripidou M, Charalambous A, Middleton N, Papastavrou E. Nurses' knowledge and attitudes about dementia care: Systematic literature review. Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2018 May 15. doi: 10.1111/ppc.12291. [Epub ahead of print]

Fang B, Yan E. Abuse of Older Persons With Dementia: A Review of the Literature. Trauma Violence Abuse. 2018 Apr;19(2):127-147. doi: 10.1177/1524838016650185. Epub 2016 May 31.

Fogg C, Griffiths P, Meredith P, Bridges J. Hospital outcomes of older people with cognitive impairment: An integrative review. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2018 Jun 26. doi: 10.1002/gps.4919. [Epub ahead of print]

Folkerts AK, Roheger M, Franklin J, Middelstadt J, Kalbe E. Cognitive interventions in patients with dementia living in long-term care facilities: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2017 Nov;73:204-221. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2017.07.017. Epub 2017 Jul 29.

Fringer A, Hechinger M, Schnepp W. Transitions as experienced by persons in palliative care circumstances and their families - a qualitative meta-synthesis. BMC Palliat Care. 2018 Feb 5;17(1):22. doi: 10.1186/s12904-018-0275-7.

Fusar-Poli L, Bieleninik Ł, Brondino N, Chen XJ, Gold C. The effect of music therapy on cognitive functions in patients with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging Ment Health. 2018 Sep;22(9):1097-1106. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2017.1348474. Epub 2017 Jul 10.

Geddis-Regan AR, Stewart M, Wassall RR. Orofacial Pain Assessment and Management for Patients with Dementia: A Meta-Ethnography. J Oral Rehabil. 2018 Oct 11. doi: 10.1111/joor.12732. [Epub ahead of print]

Góngora Alonso S, Hamrioui S, de la Torre Díez I, Motta Cruz E, López-Coronado M, Franco M. Social Robots for People with Aging and Dementia: A Systematic Review of Literature. Telemed J E Health. 2018 Aug 23. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2018.0051. [Epub ahead of print]

Górska S, Forsyth K, Maciver D. Living With Dementia: A Meta-synthesis of Qualitative Research on the Lived Experience. Gerontologist. 2018 May 8;58(3):e180-e196. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnw195.

Herke M, Fink A, Langer G, Wustmann T, Watzke S, Hanff AM, Burckhardt M. Environmental and behavioural modifications for improving food and fluid intake in people with dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Jul 18;7:CD011542. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011542.pub2.

Holdsworth K, McCabe M. The Impact of Dementia on Relationships, Intimacy, and Sexuality in Later Life Couples: An Integrative Qualitative Analysis of Existing Literature. Clin Gerontol. 2018 Jan-Feb;41(1):3-19. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2017.1380102. Epub 2017 Nov 21.

Hopwood J, Walker N, McDonagh L, Rait G, Walters K, Iliffe S, Ross J, Davies N. Internet-Based Interventions Aimed at Supporting Family Caregivers of People With Dementia: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res. 2018 Jun 12;20(6):e216. doi: 10.2196/jmir.9548.

Hossain M, Crossland J, Stores R, Dewey A, Hakak Y. Awareness and understanding of dementia in South Asians: A synthesis of qualitative evidence. Dementia (London). 2018 Oct 8:1471301218800641. doi: 10.1177/1471301218800641. [Epub ahead of print]

Huis In Het Veld JG, Verkaik R, van Meijel B, Francke AL. A systematic meta-review of self-management support for people with dementia. Dementia (London). 2018 Jan 1:1471301218772894. doi: 10.1177/1471301218772894. [Epub ahead of print]

Isik AT, Soysal P, Stubbs B, Solmi M, Basso C, Maggi S, Schofield P, Veronese N, Mueller C. Cardiovascular Outcomes of Cholinesterase Inhibitors in Individuals with Dementia: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2018 May 30. doi: 10.1111/jgs.15415. [Epub ahead of print]

Junge T, Ahler J, Knudsen HK, Kristensen HK. The effect and importance of physical activity on behavioural and psychological symptoms in people with dementia: A systematic mixed studies review. Dementia (London). 2018 Jan 1:1471301218777444. doi: 10.1177/1471301218777444. [Epub ahead of print]

Kaddour L, Kishita N, Schaller A. A meta-analysis of low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions for dementia caregivers. Int Psychogeriatr. 2018 Nov 12:1-16. doi: 10.1017/S1041610218001436. [Epub ahead of print]

Khan SS, Ye B, Taati B, Mihailidis A. Detecting agitation and aggression in people with dementia using sensors-A systematic review. Alzheimers Dement. 2018 Mar 20. pii: S1552-5260(18)30046-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2018.02.004. [Epub ahead of print]

Kishita N, Hammond L, Dietrich CM, Mioshi E. Which interventions work for dementia family carers?: an updated systematic review of randomized controlled trials of carer interventions. Int Psychogeriatr. 2018 Jul 18:1-18. doi: 10.1017/S1041610218000947. [Epub ahead of print]

Klimova B, Valis M, Kuca K. Exploring assistive technology as a potential beneficial intervention tool for people with Alzheimer's disease - a systematic review. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2018 Nov 16;14:3151-3158. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S181849. eCollection 2018.

Knight R, Khondoker M, Magill N, Stewart R, Landau S. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and Memantine in Treating the Cognitive Symptoms of Dementia. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2018 May 7;45(3-4):131-151. doi: 10.1159/000486546. [Epub ahead of print]

Kongpakwattana K, Sawangjit R, Tawankanjanachot I, Bell JS, Hilmer SN, Chaiyakunapruk N. Pharmacological treatments for alleviating agitation in dementia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2018 Apr 10. doi: 10.1111/bcp.13604. [Epub ahead of print]

Kubo Y, Hayashi H, Kozawa S, Okada S. Relevant factors of depression in dementia modifiable by non-pharmacotherapy: a systematic review. Psychogeriatrics. 2018 Sep 23. doi: 10.1111/psyg.12371. [Epub ahead of print]

Kuring JK, Mathias JL, Ward L. Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and PTSD in People with Dementia: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neuropsychol Rev. 2018 Dec;28(4):393-416. doi: 10.1007/s11065-018-9396-2. Epub 2018 Dec 7.

Kwon CY, Lee B, Suh HW, Chung SY, Kim JW. Efficacy and Safety of Auricular Acupuncture for Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Systematic Review. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 May 31. Article ID 3426078. doi.org/10.1155/2018/3426078.

La Frenais FL, Bedder R, Vickerstaff V, Stone P, Sampson EL. Temporal Trends in Analgesic Use in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review of International Prescribing. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2018 Feb;66(2):376-382. doi: 10.1111/jgs.15238. Epub 2017 Dec 23.

Legere LE, McNeill S, Schindel Martin L, Acorn M, An D. Nonpharmacological approaches for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in older adults: A systematic review of reviews. J Clin Nurs. 2018 Apr;27(7-8):e1360-e1376. doi: 10.1111/jocn.14007.

Leng M, Liu P, Zhang P, Hu M, Zhou H, Li G, Yin H, Chen L. Pet robot intervention for people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Psychiatry Res. 2018 Dec 6;271:516-525. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.12.032. [Epub ahead of print]

Leocadie MC, Roy MH, Rothan-Tondeur M. Barriers and enablers in the use of respite interventions by caregivers of people with dementia: An integrative review. Arch Public Health. 2018 Nov 22;76:72. doi: 10.1186/s13690-018-0316-y. eCollection 2018.

Liang JH, Xu Y, Lin L, Jia RX, Zhang HB, Hang L. Comparison of multiple interventions for older adults with Alzheimer disease or mild cognitive impairment: A PRISMA-compliant network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 May;97(20):e10744. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000010744.

Lim RH, Sharmeen T. Medicines management issues in dementia and coping strategies used by people living with dementia and family carers: A systematic review. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2018 Sep 30. doi: 10.1002/gps.4985. [Epub ahead of print]

Lorusso LN, Bosch SJ. Impact of Multisensory Environments on Behavior for People With Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review. Gerontologist. 2018 May 8;58(3):e168-e179. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnw168.

Low LF, McGrath M, Swaffer K, Brodaty H. Communicating a diagnosis of dementia: A systematic mixed studies review of attitudes and practices of health practitioners. Dementia (London). 2018 Jan 1:1471301218761911. doi: 10.1177/1471301218761911. [Epub ahead of print]

Low LF, Swaffer K, McGrath M, Brodaty H. Do people with early stage dementia experience Prescribed Disengagement®? A systematic review of qualitative studies. Int Psychogeriatr. 2018 Jun;30(6):807-831. doi: 10.1017/S1041610217001545. Epub 2017 Aug 22.

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van Deudekom FJ, Klop HG, Hartgrink HH, Boonstra JJ, Lips IM, Slingerland M, Mooijaart SP. Functional and cognitive impairment, social functioning, frailty and adverse health outcomes in older patients with esophageal cancer, a systematic review. J Geriatr Oncol. 2018 Nov;9(6):560-568. doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2018.03.019. Epub 2018 Apr 19.

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Vella Azzopardi R, Beyer I, Vermeiren S, Petrovic M, Van Den Noortgate N, Bautmans I, Gorus E; Gerontopole Brussels Study group. Increasing use of cognitive measures in the operational definition of frailty-A systematic review. Ageing Res Rev. 2018 May;43:10-16. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2018.01.003. Epub 2018 Feb 8.

Voutilainen A, Ruokostenpohja N, Välimäki T. Associations Across Caregiver and Care Recipient Symptoms: Self-Organizing Map and Meta-analysis. Gerontologist. 2018 Mar 19;58(2):e138-e149. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnw251.

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Waligora KJ, Bahouth MN, Han HR. The Self-Care Needs and Behaviors of Dementia Informal Caregivers: A Systematic Review. Gerontologist. 2018 Jun 21. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny076. [Epub ahead of print]

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2017

Allen AP, Curran EA, Duggan Á, Cryan JF, Chorcoráin AN, Dinan TG, Molloy DW, Kearney PM, Clarke G. A systematic review of the psychobiological burden of informal caregiving for patients with dementia: Focus on cognitive and biological markers of chronic stress. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2017 Feb;73:123-164. Epub 2016 Dec 13.

Arruda EH, Paun O. Dementia Caregiver Grief and Bereavement: An Integrative Review. West J Nurs Res. 2017 Jun;39(6):825-851. Epub 2016 Jul 13.

Diehl-Schmid J, Jox R, Gauthier S, Belleville S, Racine E, Schüle C, Turecki G, Richard-Devantoy S. Suicide and assisted dying in dementia: What we know and what we need to know. A narrative literature review. Int Psychogeriatr. 2017 Aug;29(8):1247-1259. doi: 10.1017/S1041610217000679. Epub 2017 May 2.

Douglas JW, Lawrence JC, Turner LW. Social Ecological Perspectives of Tube-Feeding Older Adults with Advanced Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review. J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr. 2017 Jan-Mar;36(1):1-17. doi: 10.1080/21551197.2016.1277174. Epub 2017 Jan 31.

Durepos P, Wickson-Griffiths A, Hazzan AA, Kaasalainen S, Vastis V, Battistella L, Papaioannou A. Assessing Palliative Care Content in Dementia Care Guidelines: A Systematic Review. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2017 Apr;53(4):804-813. Epub 2017 Jan 4.

El-Saifi N, Moyle W, Jones C, Tuffaha H. Medication Adherence in Older Patients With Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review. J Pharm Pract. 2017 Jan 1:897190017710524. doi: 10.1177/0897190017710524. [Epub ahead of print]

Foley NC, Affoo RH, Siqueira WL, Martin RE. A Systematic Review Examining the Oral Health Status of Persons with Dementia. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2017 Oct;2(4):330-42.

Holst A, Skär L. Formal caregivers' experiences of aggressive behaviour in older people living with dementia in nursing homes: A systematic review. Int J Older People Nurs. 2017 Dec;12(4). doi: 10.1111/opn.12158. Epub 2017 Jun 30.

Hyde AJ, May BH, Dong L, Feng M, Liu S, Guo X, Zhang AL, Lu C, Xue CC. Herbal medicine for management of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD): A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Psychopharmacol. 2017 Feb;31(2):169-183. Epub 2016 Dec 7.

Kojima G, Liljas A, Iliffe S, Walters K. Prevalence of frailty in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Curr Alzheimer Res. 2017;14(12):1256-1263. doi: 10.2174/1567205014666170417104236.

Mansfield E, Boyes AW, Bryant J, Sanson-Fisher R. Quantifying the unmet needs of caregivers of people with dementia: a critical review of the quality of measures. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2017 Mar;32(3):274-287. Epub 2016 Dec 16.

McGrattan M, Ryan C, Barry HE, Hughes CM. Interventions to Improve Medicines Management for People with Dementia: A Systematic Review. Drugs Aging. 2017 Dec;34(12):907-916. doi: 10.1007/s40266-017-0505-3.

San A, Hiremagalur B, Muircroft W, Grealish L. Screening of Cognitive Impairment in the Dialysis Population: A Scoping Review. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2017 Sep 5;44(3-4):182-195. doi: 10.1159/000479679. [Epub ahead of print]

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Vilela VC, Pacheco RL, Latorraca COC, Pachito DV, Riera R. What do cochrane systematic reviews say about non-pharmacological interventions for treating cognitive decline and dementia? Sao Paulo Med J. 2017 May-Jun;135(3):309-320. doi: 10.1590/1516-3180.2017.0092060617.

Wilson S, Toye C, Aoun S, Slatyer S, Moyle W, Beattie E. Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in reducing grief experienced by family carers of people with dementia: a systematic review. JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2017 Mar;15(3):809-839.

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Anderson K, Bird M, MacPherson S, Blair A. How do staff influence the quality of long-term dementia care and the lives of residents? A systematic review of the evidence. Int Psychogeriatr. 2016 Aug;28(8):1263-81. Epub 2016 Apr 15.

Booth V, Hood V, Kearney F. Interventions incorporating physical and cognitive elements to reduce falls risk in cognitively impaired older adults: a systematic review. JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2016 May;14(5):110-35. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-002499.

Buswell M, Lumbard P, Prothero L, Lee C, Martin S, Fleming J, Goodman C. Unplanned, urgent and emergency care: what are the roles that EMS plays in providing for older people with dementia? An integrative review of policy, professional recommendations and evidence. Emerg Med J. 2016 Jan;33(1):61-70.

Disalvo D, Luckett T, Agar M, Bennett A, Davidson PM. Systems to identify potentially inappropriate prescribing in people with advanced dementia: a systematic review. BMC Geriatr. 2016 May 31;16:114. doi: 10.1186/s12877-016-0289-z.

Ellis-Smith C, Evans CJ, Bone AE, Henson LA, Dzingina M, Kane PM, Higginson IJ, Daveson BA; BuildCARE. Measures to assess commonly experienced symptoms for people with dementia in long-term care settings: a systematic review. BMC Med. 2016 Feb 26;14(1):38.

Feast A, Orrell M, Charlesworth G, Melunsky N, Poland F, Moniz-Cook E. Behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia and the challenges for family carers: systematic review. Br J Psychiatry. 2016 May;208(5):429-34. Epub 2016 Mar 17.

Husebo BS, Achterberg W, Flo E. Identifying and Managing Pain in People with Alzheimer's Disease and Other Types of Dementia: A Systematic Review. CNS Drugs. 2016 Jun;30(6):481-97.

Mahin-Babaei F, Hilal J, Hughes JC. The basis, ethics and provision of palliative care for dementia: A review. Maturitas. 2016 Jan;83:3-8. Epub 2015 Sep 16.

Murphy E, Froggatt K, Connolly S, O'Shea E, Sampson EL, Casey D, Devane, D. Palliative care interventions in advanced dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Dec 2;12:CD011513. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011513.pub2. [Updated 2021]

Nyman SR, Szymczynska P. Meaningful activities for improving the wellbeing of people with dementia: beyond mere pleasure to meeting fundamental psychological needs. Perspect Public Health. 2016 Mar;136(2):99-107.

Pozzebon M, Douglas J, Ames D. Spouses' experience of living with a partner diagnosed with a dementia: a synthesis of the qualitative research. Int Psychogeriatr. 2016 Apr;28(4):537-56. Epub 2016 Jan 11.

2015

Afram B, Verbeek H, Bleijlevens MH, Hamers JP. Needs of informal caregivers during transition from home towards institutional care in dementia: a systematic review of qualitative studies. Int Psychogeriatr. 2015 Jun;27(6):891-902. Epub 2014 Oct 7.

Boersma P, van Weert JC, Lakerveld J, Dröes RM. The art of successful implementation of psychosocial interventions in residential dementia care: a systematic review of the literature based on the RE-AIM framework. Int Psychogeriatr. 2015 Jan;27(1):19-35.Epub 2014 Aug 5.

Brooke J, Ojo O. Enteral nutrition in dementia: a systematic review. Nutrients. 2015 Apr 3;7(4):2456-68.

Buckley JS, Salpeter SR. A Risk-Benefit Assessment of Dementia Medications: Systematic Review of the Evidence. Drugs Aging. 2015 Jun;32(6):453-67.

Burns M, McIlfatrick S. Palliative care in dementia: literature review of nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards pain assessment. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2015 Aug;21(8):400-7.

Candy B, Elliott M, Moore K, Vickerstaff V, L Sampson E, Jones L. UK quality statements on end of life care in dementia: a systematic review of research evidence. BMC Palliat Care. 2015 Oct 19;14:51.

Chi S, Wang C, Jiang T, Zhu XC, Yu JT, Tan L. The prevalence of depression in Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Curr Alzheimer Res. 2015;12(2):189-98.

Foley NC, Affoo RH, Martin RE. A systematic review and meta-analysis examining pneumonia-associated mortality in dementia. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2015;39(1-2):52-67.Epub 2014 Oct 22.

Griffin JM, Meis LA, Greer N, MacDonald R, Jensen A, Rutks I, Carlyle M, Wilt TJ. Effectiveness of Caregiver Interventions on Patient Outcomes in Adults With Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review. Gerontol Geriatr Med. 2015 Jul 21;1:2333721415595789. doi: 10.1177/2333721415595789. eCollection 2015 Jan-Dec.

Large S, Slinger R. Grief in caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia: a qualitative synthesis. Dementia (London). 2015 Mar;14(2):164-83. doi: 10.1177/1471301213494511. Epub 2013 Jul 11.

Lord K, Livingston G, Cooper C. A systematic review of barriers and facilitators to and interventions for proxy decision-making by family carers of people with dementia. Int Psychogeriatr. 2015 Aug;27(8):1301-12. Epub 2015 Apr 14.

Perrar KM, Schmidt H, Eisenmann Y, Cremer B, Voltz R. Needs of people with severe dementia at the end-of-life: a systematic review. J Alzheimers Dis. 2015;43(2):397-413.

Tomlinson E, Stott J. Assisted dying in dementia: a systematic review of the international literature on the attitudes of health professionals, patients, carers and the public, and the factors associated with these. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2015 Jan;30(1):10-20. Epub 2014 Jul 10.

van der Maaden T, Hendriks SA, de Vet HC, Zomerhuis MT, Smalbrugge M, Jansma EP, Koopmans RT, Hertogh CM, van der Steen JT. Antibiotic use and associated factors in patients with dementia: a systematic review. Drugs Aging. 2015 Jan;32(1):43-56.

2014

Benbow SM, Sharman V. Review of family therapy and dementia: twenty-five years on. nt Psychogeriatr. 2014 Dec;26(12):2037-50. Epub 2014 Jul 15.

Damiani G, Silvestrini G, Trozzi L, Maci D, Iodice L, Ricciardi W. Quality of dementia clinical guidelines and relevance to the care of older people with comorbidity: evidence from the literature. Clin Interv Aging. 2014 Aug 20;9:1399-407.

Davies N, Maio L, Rait G, Iliffe S. Quality end-of-life care for dementia: What have family carers told us so far? A narrative synthesis. Palliat Med. 2014 Mar 13;28(7):919-930.[Epub ahead of print]

de Jonghe A, van de Glind EM, van Munster BC, de Rooij SE. Underrepresentation of patients with pre-existing cognitive impairment in pharmaceutical trials on prophylactic or therapeutic treatments for delirium: a systematic review.
J Psychosom Res. 2014 Mar;76(3):193-9.Epub 2013 Dec 31.

Moens K, Higginson IJ, Harding R; EURO IMPACT. Are there differences in the prevalence of palliative care-related problems in people living with advanced cancer and eight non-cancer conditions? A systematic review. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2014 Oct;48(4):660-77. Epub 2014 May 5.

Petriwskyj A, Gibson A, Parker D, Banks S, Andrews S, Robinson A. A qualitative metasynthesis: family involvement in decision making for people with dementia in residential aged care. Int J Evid Based Healthc. 2014 Jun;12(2):87-104.

Romero JP, Benito-León J, Louis ED, Bermejo-Pareja F. Under reporting of dementia deaths on death certificates: a systematic review of population-based cohort studies. J Alzheimers Dis. 2014;41(1):213-21.

van der Steen JT, van Soest-Poortvliet MC, Hallie-Heierman M, Onwuteaka-Philipsen BD, Deliens L, de Boer ME, Van den Block L, van Uden N, Hertogh CM, de Vet HC. Factors associated with initiation of advance care planning in dementia: a systematic review. J Alzheimers Dis. 2014;40(3):743-57. doi: 10.3233/JAD-131967.

2013

Brody AA1, Galvin JE. A review of interprofessional dissemination and education interventions for recognizing and managing dementia. Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2013;34(3):225-56.

Brown MA, Sampson EL, Jones L, Barron AM. Prognostic indicators of 6-month mortality in elderly people with advanced dementia: a systematic review. Palliat Med. 2013 May;27(5):389-400.

Cadieux MA, Garcia LJ, Patrick J. Needs of people with dementia in long-term care: a systematic review. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2013 Dec;28(8):723-33. Epub 2013 Sep 4.

Chan D, Livingston G, Jones L, Sampson EL. Grief reactions in dementia carers: a systematic review. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2013 Jan;28(1):1-17.  Epub 2012 Mar 8.

Clarke G, Harrison K, Holland A, Kuhn I, Barclay S. How are treatment decisions made about artificial nutrition for individuals at risk of lacking capacity? A systematic literature review. PLoS One. 2013 Apr 16;8(4):e61475.

Eggenberger E, Heimerl K, Bennett MI. Communication skills training in dementia care: a systematic review of effectiveness, training content, and didactic methods in different care settings. Int Psychogeriatr. 2013 Mar;25(3):345-58. Epub 2012 Nov 2.

Peacock SC. The experience of providing end-of-life care to a relative with advanced dementia: an integrative literature review. Palliat Support Care. 2013 Apr;11(2):155-68. Epub 2012 Oct 23.

Petriwskyj A, Parker D, Robinson A, Gibson A, Andrews S, Banks S. Family involvement in decision making for people with dementia in residential aged care: a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence. JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2013 July;11(7):131-282.

Phillips JL, West PA, Davidson PM, Agar M.Phillips JL, West PA, Davidson PM, Agar M. Does case conferencing for people with advanced dementia living in nursing homes improve care outcomes: Evidence from an integrative review? Int J Nurs Stud. 2013 Aug;50(8):1122-35. Epub 2012 Nov 28.

Strech D, Mertz M, Knüppel H, Neitzke G, Schmidhuber M. The full spectrum of ethical issues in dementia care: systematic qualitative review. Br J Psychiatry. 2013 Jun;202:400-6.

2012

Connolly A, Sampson EL, Purandare N. End-of-life care for people with dementia from ethnic minority groups: a systematic review.  J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012 Feb;60(2):351-60.

Morandi A, McCurley J, Vasilevskis EE, Fick DM, Bellelli G, Lee P, Jackson JC, Shenkin SD, Marcotrabucchi, Schnelle J, Inouye SK, Ely EW, MacLullich A. Tools to detect delirium superimposed on dementia: a systematic review. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012 Nov; 60(11):2005-13.  Epub 2012 Oct 5.

Povova J, Ambroz P, Bar M, Pavukova V, Sery O, Tomaskova H, Janout V. Epidemiological of and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease: a review. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub. 2012 Jun;156(2):108-14.

Procter E. Collaboration between the specialties in provision of end-of-life care for all in the UK: reality or utopia? Int J Palliat Nurs. 2012 Jul;18(7):339-47.

Robinson L, Dickinson C, Rousseau N, Beyer F, Clark A, Hughes J, Howel D, Exley C. A systematic review of the effectiveness of advance care planning interventions for people with cognitive impairment and dementia. Age Ageing. 2012 Mar;41(2):263-9. Epub 2011 Dec 8.

2011

Dening KH, Jones L, Sampson EL. Advance care planning for people with dementia: a review. Int Psychogeriatr. 2011 Dec;23(10):1535-51. Epub 2011 Aug 26.

Ni Thuathail A, Welford C. Pain assessment tools for older people with cognitive impairment. Nurs Stand.2011 Oct 12-18;26(6):39-46.

2010

de Jonghe A, Korevaar JC, van Munster BC, de Rooij SE. Effectiveness of melatonin treatment on circadian rhythm disturbances in dementia. Are there implications for delirium? A systematic review. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2010 Dec;25(12):1201-8. doi: 10.1002/gps.2454.

Goodman C, Evans C, Wilcock J, Froggatt K, Drennan V, Sampson E, Blanchard M, Bissett M, Iliffe S. End of life care for community dwelling older people with dementia: an integrated review. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2010 Apr;25(4):329-37.

Hennings J, Froggatt K, Keady J. Approaching the end of life and dying with dementia in care homes: the accounts of families. Rev Clin Geront. 2010;20(2):114-27.

Napoles AM, Chadiha L, Eversley R, Moreno-John G. Reviews: developing culturally sensitive dementia caregiver interventions: are we there yet? Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2010;25(5):389-406. Epub 2010 May 27.

Park J, Castellanos-Brown K, Belcher J. A review of observational pain scales in nonverbal elderly with cognitive impairments. Research on Social Work Practice. 2010;20(6):651-4.

Parsons C, Hughes CM, Passmore AP, Lapane KL. Withholding, discontinuing and withdrawing medications in dementia patients at the end of life: a neglected problem in the disadvantaged dying? Drugs Aging. 2010 Jun 1;27(6):435-49.

van der Steen JT. Dying with dementia: what we know after more than a decade of research. J Alzheimers Dis. 2010;22(1):37-55.

Westenhaver TF, Krassa TJ, Bonner GJ, Wilkie DJ. Advance care plans for CPR or mechanical ventilation in patients with dementia. Nurse Pract. 2010 Dec;35(12):38-42.

2009

Candy B, Sampson EL, Jones L. Enteral tube feeding in older people with advanced dementia: findings from a Cochrane systematic review. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2009 Aug;15(8):396-404.

Lee M, Chodosh J. Dementia and life expectancy: what do we know? J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2009 Sep;10(7):466-71. Epub 2009 Jun 27.

McAuliffe L, Nay R, O'Donnell M, Fetherstonhaugh D. Pain assessment in older people with dementia: literature review. J Adv Nurs. 2009 Jan;65(1):2-10. Epub 2008 Nov 11.

Ryan T. End-of-life care for people with dementia: a thematic review of familial involvement, practices and beliefs. Int J Disabil Hum Dev. 2009 Jan-Mar;8(1):15-20. [No abstract available]

Sampson EL, Candy B, Jones L. Enteral tube feeding for older people with advanced dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009 Apr 15;(2):CD007209.

2008

Birch D, Draper J. A critical literature review exploring the challenges of delivering effective palliative care to older people with dementia. J Clin Nurs. 2008 May;17(9):1144-63.

Volicer L.  End-of-Life Care for People With Dementia in Long-Term Care Settings. Alzheim Care Today. 2008 9(2): 84-102.

2007

Kettl P. Helping families with end-of-life care in Alzheimer's disease. J Clin Psychiatry. 2007 Mar;68(3):445-50.

2006

Roger KS. A literature review of palliative care, end of life and dementia. Palliat Support Care 2006 Sep;4(3):295-303.

Zwakhalen SM, Hamers JP, Abu-Saad HH, Berger MP. Pain in elderly people with severe dementia: a systematic review of behavioural pain assessment tools. BMC Geriatr. 2006 Jan 27;6:3.

2005

Sampson EL, Ritchie CW, Lai R, Raven PW, Blanchard MR. A systematic review of the scientific evidence for the efficacy of a palliative care approach in advanced dementia. Int Psychoger. 2005 Mar;17(1):31-40.

Smith M. Pain assessment in nonverbal older adults with advanced dementia. Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2005 Jul-Sep;41(3):99-113.

Volicer L. End-of-life care for people with dementia in residential care settings (170kb pdf). Alzheimers Association. 2005;35p.

2004

Lorenz K, Lynn J, Morton SC, Dy S, Mularski R, Shugarman L, Sun V, Wilkinson AM, Maglione M, Shekelle PG. End-of-life care and outcomes. Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ). 2004 Dec;(110):1-6.

2003

Pinderhughes ST, Morrison RS. Evidence-based approach to management of fever in patients with end-stage dementia. J Palliat Med. 2003 Jun;6(3):351-4.

Pinquart M, Sörensen S. Differences between caregivers and noncaregivers in psychological health and physical health: a meta-analysis. Psychol Aging. 2003 Jun;18(2):250-67.

2001

Dewey ME, Saz P. Dementia, cognitive impairment and mortality in persons aged 65 and over living in the community: a systematic review of the literature. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2001 Aug;16(8):751-61.

2000

Ramritu P, Finlayson K, Mitchell A, Croft G. Identification and nursing management of dysphagia in individuals with neurological impairment. Adelaide (SA): The Joanna Briggs Institute for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery. Systematic Review; 8. 2000

1999

Finucane TE, Christmas C, Travis K. Tube feeding in patients with advanced dementia: a review of the evidence. JAMA. 1999 Oct 13;282(14):1365-70.