Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review With AGREE II.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-quality clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are important for the effective treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). However, recommendations provided by different quality guidelines may lead to varied clinical practice outcomes.

Objective

To assess the quality of available CPGs for the management of BPSD and summarize the best recommendations for treating BPSD.

Methods

This was a systematic review of CPGs for the management of BPSD with data obtained from electronic databases and evaluated using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II instrument, consisting of six domains: "Scope and purpose", "Stakeholder involvement", "Rigor of development", "Clarity of presentation", "Applicability", and "Editorial i

SUBMITTER: Ma H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9174457 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature