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Technology-Based Mental Health Interventions in Dementia Care: A Systematic Review
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|March 31, 2025
Summary
Digital health interventions show promise in reducing caregiver burden and stress for those supporting people with dementia (PWD). However, these tools currently do not significantly improve mental health outcomes for PWD themselves.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Digital Health
- Mental Health
Background:
- Dementia significantly impacts individuals and their caregivers.
- Digital health interventions offer potential solutions for managing dementia-related challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize evidence on digital health interventions for dementia care.
- To assess the impact on mental health for people with dementia (PWD) and their caregivers.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 19 peer-reviewed articles (2013-2023).
- Rigorous screening and data extraction by multiple reviewers.
- Quality appraisal of included studies.
Main Results:
- Digital health interventions improved caregiver outcomes: reduced burden, depression, stress, and enhanced quality of life and well-being.
- No significant improvements observed in caregiver mood or mental health outcomes for people with dementia (PWD).
Conclusions:
- Digital mental health interventions are evolving for dementia care.
- Future research needs larger, diverse samples and enhanced nurse involvement.
- Optimizing digital tools is key for supporting PWD and caregivers.
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