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ArticlePloS one2024

Understanding the impact related to lifestyle interventions for people with dementia: A systematic review protocol.

Laura Middleton, Vanessa Vucea-Tirabassi, Grace Liu, Jennifer Bethell, Heather Cooke, Heather Keller, Teresa Liu-Ambrose, Megan E O'Connell, Jackie Stapleton, Ingrid Waldron and 6 more

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Article in PloS one, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors.

Laura MiddletonSchlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-8624-3123
Vanessa Vucea-TirabassiSchlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Grace LiuDepartment of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Jennifer BethellInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Heather CookeAlzheimer Society of B.C., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Heather KellerSchlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Teresa Liu-AmbroseDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Megan E O'ConnellDepartment of Psychology and Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-6159-4322
Jackie StapletonLibrary, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-9215-6998
Ingrid WaldronFaculty of Humanities, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Sarah WuAlzheimer Society of B.C., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Marie-Lee YousSchool of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Christine AikenSchlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
William HeibeinSchlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Myrna NormanSchlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Carrie McAineySchlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

There is growing evidence to suggest that lifestyle initiatives promote brain health and reduce dementia risk. However, there is comparatively limited research focused on lifestyle interventions among people living with dementia. Most recent systematic reviews of lifestyle interventions among people living with dementia centre on the impact of exercise on cognition; yet, functional abilities and quality of life are most consistently prioritized by people living with dementia, care partners, and healthcare professionals. There is insufficient evidence to inform guidelines on effective lifestyle interventions, programs, resources, and policies for people living with dementia. To address this knowledge gap, the objective of this study is to perform a systematic review to understand the impact of lifestyle interventions among people living with dementia. The specific research questions are: "What is the effectiveness of physical activity interventions on improving functional abilities and quality of life among community-dwelling people living with dementia?", "What is the effectiveness of healthy eating/nutrition on improving nutritional status or quality of life among community-dwelling people living with dementia?" and "Does the effectiveness of interventions vary depending on the components (single or multi), setting (in-home or community centre, geography), program structure, mode of delivery, dosage, and participant characteristics (sex/gender, ethno-cultural or language group, race, dementia type)?" The results from this review will inform recommendations of lifestyle interventions and their delivery among people living with dementia in the community. Trial registration: Systematic review registration PROSPERO #CRD42024509408.

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DementiaLife StyleQuality of LifeSystematic Reviews as TopicExerciseHumans

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PMCPMC11426514

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