Table 2 Inclusion and exclusion criteria adopted during the literature review search
Concept | Inclusion Criteria | Exclusion Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Population | Individuals with advanced dementia living in long-term care institutions (i.e., nursing care homes). | Studies focusing on populations other than those with advanced dementia. |
Temporal | Studies published between 2018 and early 2024. | Studies published outside the 2018 to early 2024 timeframe. |
Methodology | Studies employing quantitative, qualitative, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. | Articles not providing primary data (e.g., editorials, commentaries). |
Intervention Criteria | Studies focusing on Namaste Care intervention delivered in nursing homes or care homes and providing information about intervention elements within the context of intervention delivery and assessment. | Studies not focusing on Namaste Care intervention or not providing detailed information about the intervention elements. |
Language | English and full-text accessible. | Non-English studies or those without full-text accessibility. |