2026 Collection
This page contains the full themed ARIIA systematic review collection for 2026 with access types and a RIS download for your reference management system at the end.
Dementia and cognitive impairment
Open access:
Chen XS, Jiang L, Sun F, Feng Y. Ai based social assistive robots in dementia care: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gerontologist. 2026.
Faherty MM, O'Mahony LA, Kenny LD, Cornally N, Brady NM, Dalton O'Connor C, et al. Tools to measure noncognitive symptoms in nursing home residents with advanced dementia: A scoping review. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2026;27(4).
Giebel C, Talbot CV, Waters-Harvey B, Hitchen J, Rushton F, Volkmer A, et al. Solutions to inequalities in dementia diagnosis and care: A systematic review. Int Psychogeriatr. 2026:100198.
Gu A, Huang A, Wu B, Liu X, Huang C, Qiu X, et al. Effectiveness of digital health interventions in improving mental health in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Digit Health. 2026;12:20552076261420265.
Helvik AS, Temür BN, Bergh S, Tevik K. A systematic review of the relation between pain and neuropsychiatric symptoms in nursing home residents with dementia. Geriatr Nurs. 2026;69:103977.
Henni Rached I, Ledtermann I, Stemmer R. From nursing homes to geriatric psychiatry: contextual factors associated with the admission of people with dementia and behaviour that challenges: an integrative review. Nurs Open. 2026;13(5):e70592.
Kubota K, Katayama T, Takamaru K, Ishii Y, Adachi L, Tanabe R, et al. Immersive virtual reality for older adults with mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or cognitive frailty: A systematic review and narrative synthesis (2019-2025). BMC Geriatr. 2026;26(1):189.
Li J, Shi L, Jiang N, Wang L, Wang Y, Zheng Z. Associations between social relationships and cognitive impairment in older adults: A systematic review of risk and protective factors. Medicine (Baltimore). 2026;105(10):e47753.
Ma X, Yao G, Wan X, Xu Y, Yang Y, Zheng L, et al. Relationship between sleep and cognitive frailty in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Nurs. 2026;82(3):19912003.
Mitchell B, Harkess-Murphy E, Douglas-Smith N, Cheyne J. Touch-based therapies in dementia care: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. Dementia (London). 2026:14713012261445473.
Ramezani N, Granberg S, Kihlgren A, Baudin K, Lindner H. The use of care home environments to meet culture specific needs of culturally and linguistically diverse residents with dementia: An integrative review using the ICF framework. Int J Equity Health. 2026;25(1):15.
Rattanatanyapat P, SuanEk P, Saokaew S, Phisalprapa P, Mongkhon P. Antidementia drugs and nursing home placement: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Geriatr Med. 2026.
Sanchini V, Fasoli A, Beretta G, Gastmans C. Emerging technologies and vulnerabilities in older adults with cognitive impairments: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. BMC Geriatr. 2026.
Wang S, Li K, Peng X, Xue Y, Liang L, Shen Q, et al. The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the cognition of older patients with cognitive impairment or dementia: A meta-analysis based on regulatory factors. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2026;38(1):45.
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Ding L, Zhang M, Wu H, Wang X, Zhu X, Chen Z, et al. Impact of different antihypertensive drug classes on incident dementia in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2026:106185.
Workforce, training and staff wellbeing
Open access:
Badache AC, Dobrosavljevic M, Barber SL. Strategies to improve recruitment, retention, working conditions, and skills among the long-term care workforce: An umbrella review of existing evidence. Health Policy (Amsterdam, Netherlands). 2026;163:105496.
Devi R, Haunch K, Dalkin S, Bate A, King N, Wright J, et al. Attracting, recruiting, and retaining registered nurses and care workers in care homes: the REACH realist review. Health Soc Care Deliv Res. 2026;14(21):1-142.
Dewidar O, Ghogomu E, Barbeau V, Sabri H, Abud A, Legere J, et al. Effects of structural workforce interventions on resident and staff outcomes in long-term care facilities: a rapid living systematic review.J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2026;27(6):106184.
Kuradchik-Pekarskaya V, Martinez-Corts I, Gago-Valle C, Medina FJ. Antecedents of well-being of home care workers: a mixed-methods systematic review. Gerontologist. 2026:gnag131.
McDonough T, Griffin E, Page A, Kalisch Ellett L, Etherton-Beer C, Johnson J. Healthcare professionals’ perspectives of pharmacist roles in residential aged care: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis. Int J Clin Pharm. 2026.
O’Shea M-C, Bartrim K. Intentions of allied health students to work with older adults: A systematic review. Educational Gerontology. 2026:1-24.
Tang HC, Razaghi K, Cheng YC, Koo FK, Chang HR. Online geriatric nursing education: a systematic review and typological analysis of interventions and outcomes. Nurse Educ Pract. 2026;94:104852.
Walker KA, Craig S, Anderson T, Stark P, Brown Wilson C, Carter G, et al. Diabetes educational interventions in care homes: A scoping review. BMC Med Educ. 2026.
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Mwanza N, Mack HA, Havery C, Parker D. What are the experiences of new graduate registered nurses transitioning into working in residential aged care homes? A qualitative systematic review. Contemp Nurse. 2026:114.
Technology and digital care
Open access:
Amoah PA, Ameyaw EK, Bhowmik MK, Adotey PN, Donkor A. Digital resources and social connectedness among ethnic minority older adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis. JMIR Aging. 2026;9:e84962.
Armstrong JL, Bennis S, Smock JN, Kesselman MM. Teledermatology for older adults with a focus on nursing home residents: A scoping review of clinical and system-level benefits. Cureus. 2026;18(2):e102891.
Fan B, Lou VW, Huang Y. Social robots in elderly care: a systematic review of the effectiveness on formal and informal caregivers. Int J Soc Robot. 2026;18:60.
Fasoli A, De Luca M, Beretta G, Gastmans C, Sanchini V. Emerging technologies and vulnerabilities in older adults without cognitive impairments: Systematic review of qualitative evidence. Interact J Med Res. 2026;15:e69676.
Folorunsho S, Lawal O, Olamide C, Osawe E, Adedoyin O. Immersive virtual reality to promote mental health in older adults: A systematic review. Clin Gerontol. 2026:112.
Iseni J, Swoboda W, Houben D, Hilla R. Acceptance of digital technology among nursing staff in geriatric long-term care: Systematic review. JMIR Nurs. 2026;9:e82223.
Jaberi R, Rostam Niakan Kalhori S, Bahador F, Heydarian S, Javanmard Z. Influencing factors and acceptance levels of robotic and smart home health technologies among older adults: a systematic review. Health Informatics J. 2026;32(2):14604582261436632.
Leung WKC, Yau CYC, Chan BCL, Wong YYY, Chow JNL, Lam SC, et al. Standalone commercial exergame training to improve balance in older adults in care facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis of recent 10-year randomized controlled trials. BMC Geriatr. 2026;26:732.
Makeham MAB, Jayawardena T, Elkheir S, Carrigan A, Soumya, Russell H, et al. Virtual care in residential aged care and primary care settings: A systematic literature review using the SEIPS framework. Int J Med Inform. 2026;207:106218.
Niu J, Yin Y, Wang S. Service design strategies to enhance exercise adherence in extended reality interventions for older adults: Systematic review. JMIR Aging. 2026;9:e86595.
Tofan CM, Ševčíková A, Yaylagul NK, Kulla G, Yıldızer G, Mercan MA, et al. Redefining social support: A scoping review of the effects of digital technologies on the social support of older workers. BMC Public Health. 2026;26(1):542.
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Kim HJ, Shin YS. Effect of assistive technology on the burden of caregivers to older adults: A systematic review. Assist Technol. 2026:1-12.
Wu J, Cao J, Li P, Yang C, He Y. What matters most to older adults? A systematic review of preferences for socially assistive robots. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 2026:106139.
Home care, community care and reablement
Open access:
Aliaga-Castellanos S, Martínez-Granero S, Fernández-Férez A, Granero-Molina J, Antequera-Raynal LH, Granero-Heredia G, et al. Family members' experiences of long-term home care for older adults provided by live-in migrant caregivers: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Healthcare (Basel). 2026;14(4).
Meng L, Banharak S, Sommana C, Ransinyo K, Cheumnok W, Tian J. Prevention and care of pressure ulcers in long-term bedridden adult and older adult patients in the community: a systematic review. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2026;22:592581.
Moody E, McDougall H, Paus Jenssen E, McArthur C, Affoo R, Weeks LE, et al. The effectiveness of alternatives to residential care for older people with ongoing health and social care needs: A systematic review. BMC Geriatr. 2026.
Nascimento V, Lopes MG, Leitão MM, Fonseca C, Alves E, Bico I, et al. Person-centered health intervention programs provided at home to older adults with multimorbidities and their caregivers: A systematic review. Healthcare (Basel). 2026;14(6).
Yang C, Fu Y, Du D, Li X, Zhou Q, Yang Y, et al. Application of telerehabilitation in home care for older adult patients with postoperative hip fractures: A scoping review. PLoS One. 2026;21(2):e0342110.
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Houlden SA, Culph J, Day S, Clemson L, Poulos CJ, Jeon YH, et al. Implementing reablement programs for people living with dementia: A scoping review of barriers, facilitators and strategies. Dementia (London). 2026:14713012261436963.
Palliative and end of life care
Open access:
Shrestha R, Shaw E, Mullen L, Sinclair D, Dewhurst F, Todd A. Outcomes of deprescribing for people with life-limiting conditions: A systematic review. Palliat Med. 2026:2692163261416281.
Wandscher K, Hoffmann F, Czwikla J. Trends in end-of-life hospitalisations of nursing home residents: A systematic review. BMJ Public Health. 2026;4(1):e003998.
West E, Mulligan L, Paudyal P, Quinn TJ, Burton JK. Determining six-month prognosis among people with dementia living in care homes: A systematic review of prognostic tools. Age Ageing. 2026;55(4).
Quality, safety and clinical care
Open access:
Amritlal ST, Chandler R, MahboubAhari A, Paterson L, Avery AJ, Ashcroft DM, et al. Economic evaluations of medication safety interventions in primary and long-term care: A systematic review. PharmacoEconomics. 2026;44(3):299316.
Anantharaman D, Meyer C, Nisar M, Kumaran S, Keay L, McAvoy S, et al. The abcs of hearing and vision care in long-term care communities: A systematic review and behavioral systems map of actors, behaviors, and com-b factors. Gerontologist. 2026.
Carollo M, Cristini I, Crisafulli S, Fontana A, Forti A, Lanaro A, et al. Evaluating the impact of medication review and deprescribing on prescribing appropriateness and clinical outcomes in older people residing in long-term care facilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Age Ageing. 2026;55(4).
Dabbagh A, Shepherd HA, Critchley ML, Radley L, Chan PL, PausJenssen E, et al. The effectiveness of dance interventions on the quality of life of older adults residing in long-term care facilities: A systematic review. Can J Aging. 2026:1-13.
Encarnação SG, Martinez WAL, Martínez-Ferrán M, Pareja-Galeano H. Correlation between objectively measured spontaneous physical activity and sedentary behavior with frailty syndrome in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. J Aging Res. 2026;2026:6085101.
Gong Y, Yan Y, Shen H, Zhu X. The role of horticultural therapy in the clinical rehabilitation of patients with depression: A scoping review. J Int Med Res. 2026;54(2):3000605261418771.
Gozdzielewska L, Andrews R, Collins J, Hill G, Hooker E, KC D, et al. Effectiveness of infection prevention and control interventions in reducing health-care-associated infections in long-term care facilities for older people: a systematic review. Lancet Healthy Longev. 2026:100859.
Houdelet-Oertel A, Lauer R, Molitor V, Walter R, Dörner J, Palm R, et al. Prevalence of delirium among older nursing home residents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Geriatr Med. 2026.
Improta A, Taborri S, Giannetta N, Dionisi S, Di Simone E, Renzi E, et al. Social isolation and loneliness effects on medication adherence in older adults: Perspectives from a systematic review. BMC Public Health. 2026;26(1):577.
Jabin MSR, Bi N, Mirza A, Chilaka M, Yaroson EV, Samuriwo R. Effectiveness and experiences of quality improvement interventions in older care: a mixed-methods systematic review. Front Public Health. 2026;14:1813536.
Li W, Mei Z, Tu W, Song Y, Zhao Y, Bai Y, et al. “Living inside the walls”: systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis. JMIR Aging. 2026;9:e78142.
Liyanage LS, Naunton M, Cox LS, Sudeshika T, Peterson GM, Kosari S. Methodological evaluation of the psychometric properties of medication-related quality indicators in residential aged care homes: a systematic review. Int J Qual Health Care. 2026;38(2):mzag063.
Lokman N, Nayan NAM, Choong EKM. Oral health determinants of frailty in older adults: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Int Dent J. 2026;76(1):109319.
Piere E, O'Kane P, Mirosa M. Rethinking food waste in aged care: A systematic review framing food waste as an ecosystem issue. Australas J Ageing. 2026;45(1):e70151.
Sharkiya SH, Ohana I, Sabbah M, Lipovetski O, Awawdi K. The relationship between the awareness of nursing staff in geriatric institutions and the dental health of residents: A systematic review. SAGE Open Nurs. 2026;12:23779608261434362.
Solli R, Olsen NR, Kvæl LAH, Van de Velde S, Pripp AH, Flottorp SA, et al. Effectiveness of clinical decision support in fall prevention among older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2026;21(1):e0340025.
Zilujko J, Abbey K, Capra S. Exploring and understanding perceptions and definitions of foodservice quality in residential aged care: A scoping review. Nutr Diet. 2026;83(1):4355.
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Cosmai S, Trezzi V, Mansi L, Chiari C, Colleoni M, Valsecchi A, et al. Missed nursing care in nursing homes and causes: A systematic review. J Patient Saf. 2026;22(2).
Du J, Wu J, Yan Z, Yu L. Effects of dance interventions on physical function in healthy older adults: A systematic review and 3-level meta-analysis. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2026;27(5):106164.
Gruyaert C, Pattyn E, Leemans K, Deschodt M, De Smedt D, Trybou J. Assessing quality of life in nursing home residents: a systematic review of measurement tools. Gerontologist. 2026:gnag066.
Kim Ja, Terry D, Nguyen H. Reducing medication related inappropriateness in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Patient Safety. 2026;22(1).
Kuo CC, Wu BH, Chen MF, Yueh FR, Hu FW. Effects of comprehensive geriatric assessment-guided interventions on fall prevention in high-risk older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026:1-9.
Pangaribuan SM, Herlianita R, Jao YL, Chang KM, Chen YC, Lee HC, et al. Comparative effects of nonpharmacological interventions on sleep quality of institutionalized older adults without dementia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Sleep Med Rev. 2026;87:102282.
Pradana AA, Hidayat AT, Yanti L, Lee SC. Effect of physical exercise on frailty in older nursing home residents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2026.
Yin F, Tong D, Huo Z, Wu H, Wang X, Luo G, et al. Deprescribing psychotropic medications and falls in older adults: A setting-stratified systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2026;27(5):106146.
Yu Y, Guo H, Li Z, Lv Z, Chen Y. Frailty-related multiple health outcomes in older individuals: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Age Ageing. 2026;55(6):afag145.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Open access:
Akefe IO, Maehashi S, Ameh M, Chinaka C, Akanbi A, Abunyewah M, et al. Towards Culturally Responsive Dementia Management for First Nations Australians: A Scoping Review Identifying Gaps and Opportunities. Journal of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. 2026;3(1):3.
Sobo-Allen L, Miller R, Bond L. An understanding of ‘strengths’ and ‘strengths based approach’ within older people from ethnic minorities in the UK: a qualitative systematic review. NIHR Open Res. 2026;6:26.
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Franks N, McDermott K, Carlisle K, Russell S, Wallace V, Strivens E. Potentially suboptimal prescribing for older first nations peoples: A scoping review. Australas J Ageing. 2026;45(1):e70126.
Service models, systems and policy
Open access:
Bei E, Albertini M, Toth F. Policies for supporting caregivers of older adults with long-term care needs in EU countries: A systematic review. Eur J Ageing. 2026.
Bia F, Dos Anjos MK, Charepe Z, MarquesVieira C. Health policies in long-term care facilities for older adults: A systematic review of textual evidence. MethodsX. 2026;16:103798.
Haesler E, McAuliffe L, Fetherstonhaugh D, Solly K. Strategies to promote effective staff family relationships in the care of older people in residential aged care settings: A systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2026:105338.
Katsaros K, Traue A, Huang-Lachmann JT. Climate change, trending outcomes for the care of older people, and financial expenditure: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. BMC Public Health. 2026;26:1355.
Mari E, King J, Jeon YH, Jeong SYS. Nurse involved hospital avoidance outreach interventions for aged care home residents: A mixed method systematic review. Int J Nurs Stud. 2026;174:105286.
McGushin A, Okokon E, Haddock RE, O'Brien AT, Turner MR, McGain F, et al. Interventions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from health system solid waste: A systematic review. Lancet Planet Health. 2026:101418.
Pritchett R, Exley C, Carroll C, Wassall RR. A qualitative evidence synthesis to explore relationship centred dental care for older people living in care homes. Gerodontology. 2026.
Syed Elias SM, Mohamad Shariff N, Wan Mamat WH, Mahat NA. Exploring the contributions of Islamic beliefs and practices to the physical and mental health of older people: A systematic literature review. Ageing International. 2026;51(1):3.
Udkunta K, Efstathiou N, Guo P. Models of care and interventions to improve person-centred care for older people in long-term care facilities: A mixed methods systematic review. J Adv Nurs. 2026.
Vosters RM, Goërtz YMJ, Janssen DJA, Hamers JPH, Sion KYJ. Factors influencing interprofessional quality improvement in nursing homes: A systematic review. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2026;27(2):106037.
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Oosterhouse K, Atakro CA, Chan JHM, Matsuo Y, Zhang Y, Parris F, et al. Systematic reviews of psychosocial interventions for loneliness among older adults in community and residential care settings: An umbrella review. J Adv Nurs. 2026.
Rossi E, Lorenzo FD, Congedo R, D'Accolti D. Geriatric transition care between acute hospital and residential healthcare settings: Scoping review of current models and proposed conceptual framework. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2026;143:106160.
Zhong Q, Wu Y, Fang S, Zhi S, Li J, Li M, et al. Prevalence of fecal incontinence in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2026;27(3):106085.