Evolution of Chatbots as an Educational and Supportive Digital Intervention for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia: Protocol for a Systematic Integrative Review
Sarath Rathnayake, Ana Barbosa, Jiada Tu, Rebecca Randell · 2026
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Sarath Rathnayake and co-authors set out a protocol for reviewing chatbots that support dementia family caregivers, in 2026. Most people with dementia live at home, cared for by relatives who need training and backing. Chatbots have begun offering that education and support at any hour. Evidence on how these tools are built, used, and judged is still thin. The planned review will gather empirical studies in English on chatbot design, development, or evaluation for this caregiver group.
Two reviewers will screen records independently using Covidence software, following PRISMA reporting rules. Quality will be scored with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, and each study's relevance rated on a two-point scale. The search is scheduled to begin in May 2026, with journal submission planned for January 2027. The protocol is registered on PROSPERO. Beyond effectiveness, the review will catalog barriers plus ethical and safety concerns in chatbot caregiving.
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| CREATOR | Sarath Rathnayake, Ana Barbosa, Jiada Tu, Rebecca Randell |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 25 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |