Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Studies relating to the experiences of caring for an older PLWD in SSA

Studies on the experiences of the PLWD

Studies that identify caregivers as study participants (caregivers include family members and relatives of the PLWD, community members, paid and unpaid caregivers providing care for someone diagnosed with dementia in the home setting

Studies that include professionals or organisations’ experiences with a PLWD

All research methods

Publications without reported empirical data, such as commentaries, letters, and editorials

Publications in English

Publications in other languages

Publications must clearly locate the study population in the SSA context

Publications not referring to the SSA context