Risk and protective factors of dementia among adults with post-traumatic stress disorder: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with an increased risk of dementia. Individual epidemiological studies have controlled for several confounders of the relationship between PTSD and increased dementia risk, yet particular risk factors underlying this relationship have not been determined. This systematic review protocol aims to identify risk and protective factors of dementia among adults with PTSD.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct an electronic search of the databases: PubMed, CINAHL, PsychINFO, The Cochrane Library, Scopus and ProQuest Dissertation and Theses Global. After screening the studies, quantitative synthesis will be performed, if possible. Otherwise, a narrative synthesis will be performed. We will include randomised controlled

SUBMITTER: Lawrence KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7282332 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature