Suicide risk in caregivers of people with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Luisa SolimandoMarta FasuloStefano CavalleroNicola VeroneseLee SmithLaura VernuccioFrancesco BolzettaLigia J DominguezMario Barbagallo

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2022)

The prevalence of suicide ideation is high, affecting several caregivers of patients with dementia. These findings suggest intervention and/or policy are urgently needed to address suicidal behavior in this at-risk population.

Keyphrases

palliative care
depressive symptoms
randomized controlled trial
mild cognitive impairment
public health
healthcare
risk factors
cognitive impairment