Artificial intelligence (AI) for home support interventions in dementia: a scoping review protocol

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Health Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence

Background:

• Dementia is a leading cause of disability in older adults globally.
• Home-based care for dementia patients is increasing.
• Technology integration, particularly AI, presents new avenues for dementia support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for patients with dementia living at home.
• To identify opportunities and challenges in implementing AI in home-based dementia care.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review methodology based on the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines.
• Systematic literature searches across multiple databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase, etc.).
• Qualitative data extraction and narrative synthesis for findings.

Main Results:

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• The review will synthesize the nature and extent of AI applications in home-based dementia care.

Conclusions:

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• Findings will inform future research and development of AI tools for dementia patients at home.