Behavioural and psychological symptoms of people with dementia in acute hospital settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) can complicate acute hospital care, but evidence on BPSD in this setting is heterogeneous.

Objective

To determine the prevalence of BPSD in acute hospitals and explore related risk factors, treatments, and outcomes (PROSPERO: CRD42023406294).

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis by searching Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO for studies on BPSD prevalence among older people with dementia during their acute hospital admissions (up to 5 March 2024). Independent double-review processes were used for study screening, selection, and data extraction. Data on 12 BPSD symptoms were extracted based on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI) and Behavioural Pathology in A

SUBMITTER: Anantapong K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11784590 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature