The Association Between Caregiver Psychosocial Factors and Depressive Symptoms in People With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

作者：Wenjing Ning, Shanshan Wang, Yudi Xu, Daphne Sze Ki Cheung · 发表于：Journal of Advanced Nursing · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1111/jan.17093 · 被引用次数：6 · 研究领域：Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research、Family Caregiving in Mental Illness、Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving

AIMS: To identify and evaluate the magnitude of the association between caregiver psychosocial factors and depressive symptoms among people with dementia. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS: A systematic review with meta-analysis used a random-effects model to estimate the effect size. DATA SOURCES: Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus and Embase databases were searched for peer-reviewed studies from inception to 25 November 2023. RESULTS: The review included 88 articles, with 61 selected for meta-analysis. Seven caregiver psychosocial factors were determined for the meta-analysis: caregiver quality of life, distress, positive aspects of caregiving, depression, burden, quality of the relationship and anxiety. CONCLUSION: This study suggested that depressive symptoms in people with dementia were associated with caregiver quality of life, distress, burden, depression and positive aspects of caregiving. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: Recognising the association between caregiver psychosocial factors and depressive symptoms in people with dementia has essential nursing implications. Adopting family-centred care models and integrating respite care and psychological support for caregivers can help improve patient outcomes and overall dementia care. IMPACT: This study highlights the association between caregiver psychosocial factors and depressive symptoms in people with dementia. Caregiver distress, burden and depression were linked to increased...