Comparative Efficacy of Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms in Elders With Dementia: A Network Meta-Analysis
Nursing Open
Li, W., Xu, X., et al. (2021).
Nursing Open, 8(6), 2922-2931.
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effects of non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., reminiscence therapy, training of caregivers) on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (e.g., mood, agitation) and cognition in adults, 60 years and older. This summary highlights conclusions relevant to speech-language pathologists.
Not stated
From database inception to October 31, 2019
Published randomized controlled trials
41
<p><span style="color: #333333;">Findings demonstrated that reminiscence therapy demonstrated significant reductions in neuropsychiatric symptoms (mean difference = -10.42)</span><span style="color: #333333;">. A notable l</span><span style="color: #333333;">imitation to these findings was an overall paucity of research studies with small sample sizes investigating treatments within SLP scope of practice. Further research is indicated. </span></p>
