Effect of Ambient Bright Light on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in People With Dementia: A Systematic Review.

Ying-Ling JaoJulian WangYo-Jen LiaoJyotsana ParajuliDiane BerishMarie BoltzKimberly Van HaitsmaNan WangLauren McNallyMargaret Calkins

Published in: Innovation in aging (2022)

A preponderance of evidence suggests that, when properly designed and implemented, ambient BL shows promise in reducing depressive symptoms and agitation. Future research, using more rigorous designs, is needed to further test the effect of ambient BL on BPSD with attention to lighting parameters, measurement approaches, and intervention fidelity.

Keyphrases

air pollution
particulate matter
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
randomized controlled trial
working memory
current status