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Nonpharmacological interventions to improve depression, anxiety, and quality of life (QoL) in people with Dementia: an overview of systematic reviews

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Kishita, Naoko, Backhouse, Tamara, Mioshi, Eneida·2020·Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology

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This overview aimed to systematically synthesize evidence from existing systematic reviews to signpost practitioners to the current evidence base on nonpharmacological interventions to improve depression, anxiety, and quality of life (QoL) in people with dementia and to discuss priorities for future research. The databases MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched in August 2017 with an updated search in January 2019. Fourteen systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials of nonpharmacological interventions were identified. Dementia stage was rated moderate or severe in the majority of the reviews and type of dementia varied. Interventions reported to be effective were cognitive stimulation (QoL: standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.38), music-based therapeutic interventions (depression: SMD = -0.27, anxiety: SMD = -0.43, QoL: SMD = 0.32), and psychological treatments (mainly cognitive behavior therapy; depression: SMD = -0.22, anxiety: MD = -4.57). Although health-care professionals are recommended to continue using these approaches, future research needs to focus on the type and form of interventions that are most effective for different stages and types of dementia.

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Authors
Kishita, N., Backhouse, T., & Mioshi, E.
Affiliations
University of East Anglia (GB)
Corresponding author
Kishita, Naoko
Venue
Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology
Published
2019-06-16
Volume
33
Issue
1
Pages
28-41
ISSN
  • 0891-9887 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-5708
OpenAlex
W2952466078
Cited by
103
References
47
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 21 · 2023: 26 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 13 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 1
FWCI
1.73
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • UEA Digital Repository (University of East Anglia) (acceptedVersion)
Funders
Alzheimer's Society
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Music Therapy and Health
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Conservation › Art Therapy and Mental Health
Keywords
dementia, non-pharmacological treatment, depression, anxiety, quality of life, cognitive stimulation, music therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychological intervention, dementia stages, dementia types
MeSH terms
Anxiety, Dementia, Depression, Humans, Quality of Life

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