Characteristics, Needs, and Perspectives of Individuals Living Alone With Dementia: An Integrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of individuals living alone with dementia is increasing throughout the world, and they have unique needs that are poorly understood. The aim of this integrative review was to understand the characteristics, needs, and perspectives of individuals living alone with dementia as well as the available community resources to guide future research and clinical practice.

Methods

Electronic (PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO) and manual searches were utilized to identify articles using MeSH terms. Among 5693 identified articles, 31 articles met the eligibility criteria. The quality of the articles was determined utilizing the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tools applicable to the study design.

Results

Individuals living alone with dementia ar

SUBMITTER: Crance SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11757279 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature