A systematic review of the Dementia Research in Sri Lanka

Review question
The aim of this systematic review is to describe dementia research in Sri Lanka. This information will inform
on dementia prevalence, person with dementia and caregiver characteristics, and available dementia care
models in Sri Lanka. The following specific objectives were developed in order to achieve the main aim of
this review 1. To map the published papers on dementia in Sri Lanka into domains of research 2. To extract
research specific to caregiving and describe available care models for dementia in Sri Lanka 3. To explore
descriptions and definitions of formal and informal caregivers for those with dementia within the Sri Lankan
context 4. To describe the tools or instruments of dementia caregiving within the Sri Lankan context 5.
Report on current issues and challenges relating to caregiver practice in Sri Lanka.