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The review seeks to identify and evaluate instruments for measuring the support needs of dementia caregivers and their psychometric properties.

January 25, 2026BMJ OpenOpen Access

Measurement instruments for assessing support needs of dementia caregivers: a COSMIN-based systematic review protocol

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This systematic review aims to evaluate instruments measuring support needs in dementia caregivers, suggesting improvements for future use.

The review seeks to identify and evaluate instruments for measuring the support needs of dementia caregivers and their psychometric properties.
Conduct a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
Search eight electronic databases for relevant studies from August 2025 to January 2026.
Perform independent literature screening and data extraction by two reviewers, resolving discrepancies collaboratively.
Appraise measurement properties of included instruments using COSMIN methodology.
Anticipated identification of existing instruments for assessing caregiver needs.
Expected summary of psychometric properties of these instruments.
Aim to provide evidence-based recommendations for the selection and development of support needs assessments.

Xiang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This systematic review aims to evaluate instruments measuring support needs in dementia caregivers, suggesting improvements for future use.