A scoping review of intensive longitudinal methods in informal caregivers of people with dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The daily life of informal caregivers assisting individuals with dementia widely varies throughout the day and week. As an answer, an increasing number of researchers have used intensive longitudinal methods (ILMs) such as diary studies, experience sampling methods, or ecological momentary assessment.

Objectives and methods

The present scoping review aims at synthesizing the use of ILMs in informal dementia caregivers to clarify what is currently done and how, as well as what remains unaddressed.

Results

The screening process identified 48 studies from 22 different datasets. Synthesis of these studies showed the diversity of devices and uses of ILMs in informal care, including the exploration of associations between variables or accompanying an intervention

SUBMITTER: Gerain P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10367249 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature