SynthesisJournal of advanced nursing2026
The Association Between Caregiver Psychosocial Factors and Depressive Symptoms in People With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Caregiver- and Care Recipient-Related Factors Linked to Pain in Family Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2026Article
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- Factors associated with family caregiver stress related to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: A stress process model-based path analysis.Journal of Korean gerontological nursing · 2026Article
- Care network types and depression among people with cognitive impairment: A latent class analysis.PloS one · 2026Article
- Multidimensional burden of caregivers of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in China: A nationwide cross-sectional study.Journal of Alzheimer's disease reportsArticle
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Abstract
aimsTo identify and evaluate the magnitude of the association between caregiver psychosocial factors and depressive symptoms among people with dementia.
designSystematic review and meta-analysis.
methodsA systematic review with meta-analysis used a random-effects model to estimate the effect size. DATA SOURCES: Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus and Embase databases were searched for peer-reviewed studies from inception to 25 November 2023.
resultsThe review included 88 articles, with 61 selected for meta-analysis. Seven caregiver psychosocial factors were determined for the meta-analysis: caregiver quality of life, distress, positive aspects of caregiving, depression, burden, quality of the relationship and anxiety.
conclusionThis study suggested that depressive symptoms in people with dementia were associated with caregiver quality of life, distress, burden, depression and positive aspects of caregiving. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: Recognising the association between caregiver psychosocial factors and depressive symptoms in people with dementia has essential nursing implications. Adopting family-centred care models and integrating respite care and psychological support for caregivers can help improve patient outcomes and overall dementia care. IMPACT: This study highlights the association between caregiver psychosocial factors and depressive symptoms in people with dementia. Caregiver distress, burden and depression were linked to increased depressive symptoms in people with dementia, while caregiver quality of life and positive aspects of caregiving were associated with depressive symptoms in people with dementia. These findings underscore the need for tailored interventions to enhance dyadic health. REPORTING
methodThis systematic review and meta-analysis adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT: There was no patient or public contribution. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION: This review was registered in PROSPERO (2024 CRD42024511383).
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