Assessment of innovative living and care arrangements for persons with dementia: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alternative forms of housing for persons with dementia have been developed in recent decades. These concepts offer small groups of residents familiar settings combined with efforts to provide normal daily life. The aim of this systematic review is to collate and analyze these more innovative forms of housing regarding residents' quality of life, behavioral aspects, as well as functional, cognitive and emotional aspects.

Methods

Searches were conducted in PubMed, EMBASE and PsycInfo in November 2020. Studies comparing traditional and more innovative living environments for persons with dementia were eligible. Concepts are described based on the results of additional searches. Risk of bias of included studies was assessed using checklists from the Joanna Briggs Inst

SUBMITTER: Speckemeier C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10391868 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature