Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Museum-led dementia care programmes enable social and cognitive outcomes for people living with dementia and their caregivers. However, the long-term effects on informal caregivers and the scalability of these interventions remain under-researched. METHODS: A systematic search in 3 databases followed PRISMA guidelines, focusing on studies from 2004 to 2024 in Australia, Europe and North America. The study aimed to map the existing evidence on the impact of museum-led interventions for informal dementia caregivers, and identify the mechanisms supporting their wellbeing. RESULTS: Out of 272 identified papers, 7 met the inclusion criteria. These studies demonstrated medium-high quality and highlighted the positive impact of museum-led programmes on caregivers' wellbeing. CONCLUSIONS: Museum-led programmes are a valuable component of comprehensive dementia care, emphasising the need to integrate cultural interventions into health and social care policies to support informal caregivers' wellbeing. Future research should assess long-term impacts, scalability, and integration into diverse care settings.
Source: Arts & Health
Authors: Rafaela Neiva Ganga, Laura Davies
Institution: University of Liverpool
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Funder: Llywodraeth Cymru
OpenAlex ID: W4415844584