Non-Pharmacological Sleep Interventions for Dementia Caregivers; A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Aisling Smyth, Krishna Lambert, Mark Jenkins, Adugnaw Zeleke Alem, Misganaw Gebrie Worku, Sujatha Shanmugasundaram, Brightwater Research Centre, Brightwater Care Group, Department of Nursing, School of Health , Clinical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, School of Nursing , Edith Cowan University

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on April 28, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundCaregivers of people living with dementia frequently report poor sleep. This systematic review describes evidence from randomised controlled trials of non-pharmacological sleep interventions for dementia carers.MethodsA systematic search of ...