Suicide risk in caregivers of people with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interest in physical and mental health outcomes in caregivers of patients with dementia is increasing. However, there is limited data available on the prevalence of suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts, and suicide rates among caregivers of those with dementia. Therefore, we aimed to systematically review these outcomes to address this gap in the literature and thus provide information to inform future policy and intervention for the benefit of caregivers of dementia patients.

Methods

We searched several databases from inception to the 10^th November 2021, for studies investigating suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts, and suicide rates of caregivers of patients with dementia. We report data regarding suicidal ideation as prevalence, with the 95% confide

SUBMITTER: Solimando L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9637612 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature