Psychometric properties and use of the DEMQOL suite of instruments in research: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dementia is a public health issue and a major risk factor for poor quality of life among older adults. In the absence of a cure, enhancing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of people with dementia is the primary goal of care. Robust measurement of HRQoL is a prerequisite to effective improvement. The DEMQOL suite of instruments is considered among the best available to measure HRQoL in people with dementia; however, no review has systematically and comprehensively examined the use of the DEMQOL in research and summarised evidence to determine its feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness for use in research and practice.

Methods and analysis

We will systematically search 12 electronic databases and reference lists of all included studies. We will inclu

SUBMITTER: Hoben M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7925918 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature