Computer and telephone delivered interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia: a systematic review of research output and quality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To assess the scope, volume and quality of research on the acceptability, utilisation and effectiveness of telephone- and computer-delivered interventions for caregivers of people living with dementia.

Methods

Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL and Cochrane databases were searched (Jan 1990 - Dec 2016). Eligible papers were classified as data-based descriptive, measurement or intervention studies. Intervention studies were first categorised according to mode of delivery (e.g. telephone, computer); then assessed against the Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC) methodological criteria for research design. Impact on health-related outcomes; and the acceptability, feasibility and utilisation of interventions were also assessed.

Results

The number of publicat

SUBMITTER: Waller A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5691399 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature