Table 5 Overview of studies that defined study participants with dementia based on cognitive screenings

[108]

[53]^a

[111]

[107]

Residents with dementia were identified using one criteria

▪ FAST ≥ 2

▪ Exclusion criteria: documented diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders

Existing diagnosis of dementia recorded but not used as an inclusion criteria

MMSE^a, FAST, NPI, PSMS

Screening instruments: Caregivers who were familiar with the resident were interviewed from a trained external research assistant (registered nurses and students in health care study programs)

[52]

Residents were included using 2 criteria:

▪ Place of residence is a Dementia Special Care Unit

▪ Cognitive impairment according to DSS > 2

Existing diagnosis of dementia recorded but not used as an inclusion criteria

DSS, NPI, PSMS

Screening instruments were completed by nurses familiar with the resident; questionnaires were accompanied by a manual to support assessment

[109]^b

[110]

Residents with dementia were identified using 2 combined criteria

▪ Dementia according to DSS; and

▪ Mobile according to Rivermead Mobility Index

Existing diagnosis of dementia recorded but not used as an inclusion criteria; no information is given on existing diagnosis

DSS, NPI, Barthel-Index

Screening instrument: registered nurses who are familiar with the resident (primary nurse)

[91]

Residents with dementia were identified based on the MMSE screening < 24

No information given on existing diagnosis

MMSE, Barthel-Index

Not specified

[92]

Residents with dementia were identified based on the MMSE screening < 24

▪ Dementia severity stages: MMSE ≤ 10 severe, 11-17 moderate, ≥ 18 mild

No information given on existing diagnosis

MMSE, Barthel-Index

Not specified

[93]

Residents with dementia were identified based on the MMSE screening

▪ MMSE cutoff ≤ 20

No information given on existing diagnosis

MMSE

MMSE was performed by three psychologists.