The role of geographic information system and global positioning system in dementia care and research: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), vital tools for supporting public health research, provide a framework to collect, analyze and visualize the interaction between different levels of the health care system. The extent to which GIS and GPS applications have been used in dementia care and research is not yet investigated. This scoping review aims to elaborate on the role and types of GIS and GPS applications in dementia care and research.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted based on Arksey and O'Malley's framework. All published articles in peer-reviewed journals were searched in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, subject to involving at least one GIS/GPS approach focused on dementia. Eligible studies were reviewed, grouped

SUBMITTER: Firouraghi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9354285 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature