Association between pain and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in older adults with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) are core and highly detrimental symptoms of dementia. Previous research has suggested a potential association between pain and BPSD, but pieces of evidence are lacking.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the association between pain and BPSD in patients with dementia.

Methods

Seven databases were searched from inception to February 2024, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and WanFang Data. Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies were included. We included studies that involved older adults with dementia and assessed the pain and BPSD by using validated tools. The quality of cohort studies was assessed using the Ne

SUBMITTER: Shi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829437 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature