Interventions at Hospital Discharge to Guide Caregivers in Medication Management for People Living with Dementia: a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospital discharge has a significant impact on the continuity of care for people living with dementia. Clear guidance on medication management should be provided to caregivers of people living with dementia to ensure appropriate use of medications post-discharge.

Aim

Identify and appraise the impact of interventions at hospital discharge to guide caregivers in the medication management for people living with dementia.

Method

A systematic search of original studies was performed in Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL. Articles published in English that reported on interventions to guide caregivers in medication management for people living with dementia were included. Two authors independently reviewed titles and abstract. Full-text articles were assessed

SUBMITTER: Sawan MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8131426 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature