SynthesisBMC geriatrics2022
A systematic review and narrative synthesis of the experiences with caring for older people living with dementia in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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- A systematic review and narrative synthesis of the experiences with caring for older people living with dementia in Sub-Saharan Africa.BMC geriatrics · 2022Pooled it
- Toward culturally responsive dementia recognition and assessment in Sub-Saharan Africa: lessons from empirical research in West Africa.The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences · 2026Article
- The burden and trends of late-onset multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias among adults aged 55 and older, spanning from 1990 to 2021, with projections through 2050.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2026Article
- Dementia care gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review of technology, environmental, community perspectives, and financial constraints.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Dementia knowledge and caregiver burden among carers of older adults in rural eastern Uganda.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2025Article
- Family caregivers' perceptions of quality of dementia self-care in Wakiso district, Uganda.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2025Article
- Global burden of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in adults aged 65 years and over, and health inequality related to SDI, 1990-2021: analysis of data from GBD 2021.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Implementing Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for Dementia in a Low-Resource Setting: A Case Study in Tanzania Exploring Barriers, Facilitators, and Recommendations for Practice.Global implementation research and applications · 2025Article
- Giving voice to the voiceless: Understanding the perceived needs of dementia family carers in Soweto, a South African township.Dementia (London, England) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn low- and middle-income countries, including sub-Saharan Africa little is known about the experiences with caring for people living with dementia. The purpose of this systematic review and narrative synthesis was to examine the experiences with caring for older people living with dementia at home.
resultsIn total, 366 abstracts were identified and following screening, 19 studies were included in the synthesis. Six themes were identified: conceptualising dementia, caregiving arrangements, the impact of caregiving, caregiver identity and role, managing caregiving, unmet caregiver needs.
conclusionThere is a dearth of research in relation to caregiving for older people living with dementia in sub-Saharan Africa. There is need for better information campaigns and support programs directed at family and professional caregivers in this context.
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