Effects of Technology-Assisted Interventions for People With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of Nursing Scholarship
Saragih, I. D., Wei, C. W., et al. (2023).
Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 55(1), 291-303.
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effects of assistive technology interventions for adults with dementia.
No funding received
From database inception to January 29, 2022
Randomized controlled trials
12
<div>Technology-based interventions incorporating virtual reality or computer/app-based technologies were associated with the following effects in adults with dementia:</div>
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<li>There was a statistically significant increase in cognitive function (standardized mean difference [SMD]= 0.39; Moderate Certainty of Evidence).</li>
<li>There was no significant change in performance on activities of daily living (Moderate Certainty of Evidence).</li>
<li>There was a statistically significant reduction of depression symptoms (SMD= -0.75; Low Certainty of Evidence).</li>
<li>There was no significant change in quality of life (Moderate Certainty of Evidence).</li>
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<div>Limitations to this review include heterogeneity in study design regarding treatments included and measures utilized, generally small sample sizes, and ineffective or nonexistence blinding and/or concealment allocation. Further research is indicated.</div>
