SynthesisJournal of advanced nursing2025
Carer Involvement in Rehabilitation for People Living With Dementia: A Systematic Review.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Virtual reality-based cognitive training in mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2026Pooled it
- Carer Involvement in Rehabilitation for People Living With Dementia: A Systematic Review.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Pooled it
- Developing a national strategy to support implementation of reablement for community-dwelling people living with dementia.Implementation science communications · 2026Article
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Abstract
aimsTo examine the role and impact of carer involvement in rehabilitation for community-dwelling individuals with dementia, focusing on cognitive stimulation therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, cognitive training, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exercise.
designA systematic review and synthesis without meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES: Five electronic databases, reference lists, and citations were searched (2017-2024), targeting primary research that reported results concerning one or more of those five focused rehabilitation interventions for people with dementia and their carers.
methodsResults were synthesised using narrative approaches. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool were used to appraise the quality of included studies.
resultsForty-one studies (12 main trials, 22 pilot studies, and 7 sub-studies) were included. While the patterns between carer involvement level and types of rehabilitation were observed, their relationship to intervention effectiveness was unclear. High carer involvement in cognitive stimulation therapy and exercise was associated with improved cognition and quality of life for people with dementia and better health-related quality of life for carers. Pilot studies showed mixed but generally positive trends, with increased depressive symptoms in carers needing further investigation. Qualitative findings highlighted social interaction and improved caregiving knowledge as key enablers to positive experiences, whereas lack of motivation was the main barrier to rehabilitation engagement.
conclusionThis review identified several patterns between the level of carer involvement and intervention types. However, the mechanism underlying different involvement levels and rehabilitation success remains unclear. More rigorous research is needed to determine the relationship between carer involvement and the effects of rehabilitation interventions on supporting the independence of people with dementia. IMPACT: This review enhanced the understanding of carers' roles and impacts in supporting dementia rehabilitation and possible links to optimal health outcomes. REPORTING
methodSynthesis Without Meta-analysis (SWiM) reporting guideline. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient/public contribution.
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