Publications | Method of sample determination | Information about dementia diagnosis | Screenings performed to define and describe dementia | Qualification and training of professionals involved |
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[108] [53]a [111] [107] | Residents with dementia were identified using one criteria ▪ FAST ≥ 2 ▪ Exclusion criteria: documented diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders | Existing diagnosis of dementia recorded but not used as an inclusion criteria | MMSEa, FAST, NPI, PSMS | Screening instruments: Caregivers who were familiar with the resident were interviewed from a trained external research assistant (registered nurses and students in health care study programs) |
[52] | Residents were included using 2 criteria: ▪ Place of residence is a Dementia Special Care Unit ▪ Cognitive impairment according to DSS > 2 | Existing diagnosis of dementia recorded but not used as an inclusion criteria | DSS, NPI, PSMS | Screening instruments were completed by nurses familiar with the resident; questionnaires were accompanied by a manual to support assessment |
[109]b [110] | Residents with dementia were identified using 2 combined criteria â–ª Dementia according to DSS; and â–ª Mobile according to Rivermead Mobility Index | Existing diagnosis of dementia recorded but not used as an inclusion criteria; no information is given on existing diagnosis | DSS, NPI, Barthel-Index | Screening instrument: registered nurses who are familiar with the resident (primary nurse) |
[91] | Residents with dementia were identified based on the MMSE screening < 24 | No information given on existing diagnosis | MMSE, Barthel-Index | Not specified |
[92] | Residents with dementia were identified based on the MMSE screening < 24 ▪ Dementia severity stages: MMSE ≤ 10 severe, 11-17 moderate, ≥ 18 mild | No information given on existing diagnosis | MMSE, Barthel-Index | Not specified |
[93] | Residents with dementia were identified based on the MMSE screening ▪ MMSE cutoff ≤ 20 | No information given on existing diagnosis | MMSE | MMSE was performed by three psychologists. |