A Systematic Review of Interventions for Persons Living With Dementia: The Geriatric ED Guidelines 2.0.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing prevalence of dementia poses significant challenges for emergency department (ED) care, as persons living with dementia (PLWD) more frequently experience adverse outcomes such as delirium, prolonged stays, and higher mortality rates. Despite advancements in care strategies, a critical gap remains in understanding how ED interventions impact outcomes in this vulnerable population. This systematic review aims to identify evidence-based ED care interventions tailored to PLWD to improve outcomes.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted in Ovid MEDLINE, Cochrane Library (Wiley), Scopus (Elsevier), and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global through September 2024. The review protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024586555). Eligible studies included

SUBMITTER: Lee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11908280 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature