Recent Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on Caring and Carers

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The Bibliographic Citations

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Li, J. Porock, D. (2014). Resident outcomes of person-centered care in long-term care: a narrative review of interventional research. International Journal of Nursing Studies. April 18^th 2014. [Epub ahead of print]. Review.

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König, A. Aalten, P. Verhey, F. [et al] (2014). A review of current information and communication technologies: can they be used to assess apathy? International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. April 2014; 29(4): 345-58.

Crellin, NE. Orrell, M. McDermott, O. [et al] (2014). Self-efficacy and health-related quality of life in family carers of people with dementia: a systematic review. Aging and Mental Health. June 19^th 2014: 1-16. [Epub ahead of print].

Leung, P. Orrell, M. Orgeta, V. (2014). Social support group interventions in people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review of the literature. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. July 3^rd 2014. [Epub ahead of print].

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Boots, LM. de Vugt, ME. [and] van Knippenberg, RJ. [et al] (2014). A systematic review of Internet-based supportive interventions for caregivers of patients with dementia. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. April 2014; 29(4): 331-44. See also Summary / Appraisal.

Anderiesen, H. Scherder, EJ. Goossens, RH. [et al] (2014). A systematic review – physical activity in dementia: the influence of the nursing home environment. Applied Ergonomics. June 23^rd 2014. [Epub ahead of print]. Review.

Testad, I. Corbett, A. Aarsland, D. [et al] (2014). The value of personalized psychosocial interventions to address behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia living in care home settings: a systematic review. International Psychogeriatrics. July 2014; 26(7): 1083-98.

Johl, N. Patterson, T. Pearson, L. (2014). What do we know about the attitudes, experiences and needs of Black and minority ethnic carers of people with dementia in the United Kingdom? A systematic review of empirical research findings. Dementia. May 22^nd 2014 [Epub ahead of print].

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