Effectiveness of interventions for people living with dementia and their carers in Chinese communities: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As the largest and most rapidly ageing population, Chinese people are now the major driver of the continued growth in dementia prevalence globally. The need for evidence-based interventions in Chinese communities is urgent. Although a wide range of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for dementia have been trialled in Chinese populations, the evidence has not been systematically synthesised. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to map out the interventions for people living with dementia and their carers in Chinese communities worldwide and compare the effectiveness of these interventions.

Methods and analysis

This protocol followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols checklist. We will searc

SUBMITTER: Shi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8372806 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature