The positive aspects of caregiving in dementia: A scoping review and bibliometric analysis

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The increasing incidence of dementia and home-based care exposes family caregivers to a variety of challenges as they endure strong stressors underlying the caregiver role. Despite growing publications on positive aspects of caregiving in dementia, few studies have identified the extent, nature, and gaps in the existing literature based on a holistic view. The aim was to identify key issues and a holistic view of literature regarding positive aspects of caregiving in dementia.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted underlying a five-stage framework by Arksey and O'Malley. Five databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Embase, and Web of Science, were searched, and references were listed accordingly. Data were extracted by two researchers, comprising article c

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9515975 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature