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Type of papers: peer-reviewed empirical papers, qualitative papers including case studies and mixed-methods (both telephone and postal surveys are acceptable only if open-ended questions are asked)
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Papers that are not primary research e.g. systematic reviews, meta-analysis
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Language of papers: English
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Papers in other languages
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Date: published between 1984 and present
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Papers were written before 1984
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Population of focus: unpaid family members or informal caregiver
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Population of focus relates to other groups of carers e.g. paid carers, professionals
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Age group: 18 and above
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Below 18
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Primary illness of interest: moderate to advanced dementia
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Other illnesses
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Setting: domestic home setting, unpaid home-based care
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Other formal care establishments where care provision is paid for
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Focus of papers: current experiences or views or needs of family caregiver
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Focus on the views of others, or where death has already occurred
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