Authors
Clarissa Giebel, Catherine V Talbot, Emily Wharton, Klara Lorenz-Dant, Aida Suárez-González, Jacqueline Cannon, Hilary Tetlow, Katarzyna M Lion, Jochen René Thyrian
Publication date
2023/3/4
Source
Aging & mental health
Volume
27
Issue
3
Pages
547-562
Publisher
Routledge
Description
Objectives
With a lack of existing comprehensive reviews, the aim of this mixed-method systematic review was to synthesise the evidence on the early impacts of the pandemic on unpaid dementia carers across the globe.
Methods
This review was registered on PROSPERO [CDR42021248050]. PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science were searched from 2020 to July 2021. Studies were included if they reported on the different impacts of the pandemic on unpaid dementia carers aged 18+, with papers published in English, German, Polish, or Spanish. A number of research team members were involved in the selection of studies following PRISMA guidance.
Results
Thirty-six studies (43 papers) from 18 countries reported on the early impact of the pandemic on unpaid dementia carers. Impacts were noted on accessing care and support; carer burden; and well-being. Studies found that carers had …
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