A Systematic Literature Review of Nursing research Trends related to Dementia in the Elderly in Korea: Focusing on Nursing Journals from 1990 to 2020

Objective : The purpose of this study is to analyze trends in nursing research on dementia in the elderly in Korea and to provide empirical evidence and research directions for future dementia-related research. Methods : This study is a descriptive research conducted to identify trends in nursing research on dementia in t he e lderly in Korea. u sing s ystem atic l iterature r eview from 1 990 t o 2020. Results : Quantitative studies accounted for the majority, and many studies were related to physical, cognitive, behavioral, and socio-psychological factors of elderly people with dementia, as well as cognitive, behavioral, and socio-psychological factors of their families, nurses, and caregivers. Conclusion : The significance of this study lies in its analysis of domestic trends in nursing research on dementia in the elderly, thereby providing empirical foundation for future research planning.