Abstract
Objectives
This review summarized the applicability of various decision-making tools for helping
people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their families make decisions.
Design
This study was a narrative literature review. The protocol of this review was registered
in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO ID: CRD42020182259).
Setting and Participants
People with dementia or MCI and their families were included in this study.
Methods
This review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic
Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase,
Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Chinese Electronic Periodical
Services databases from inception to May 2021. The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical
Appraisal Checklists for a variety of study designs were used.
Results
Topics related to decision-making were categorized as everyday activity decisions
or medical treatment decisions. Various types of decision-making tools were identified,
and we observed that decision aids can be modified and used for both everyday activity
decisions and medical treatment decisions. In addition to highlighting decision aids
for specific decisional issues and topics, we also elucidated other validated tools
that can be used to facilitate the decision-making process.
Conclusions and Implications
This study highlighted the topics involved in decision-making and using decision-making
tools. The current review provides information that can help individuals and health
care professionals choose optimal decision-making tools. On the basis of our findings,
future studies can determine the most appropriate tools for intervention or outcome
measures.
Keywords
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Published online: July 24, 2021
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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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