Assessing engagement in people living with dementia: A systematised review of existing measures

This review revealed the complexity of conceptualizing and assessing engagement by people living with dementia. Most existing measures focus on observable behavioral indicators of engagement and are tailored to specific activities or interactions. The large number of measures developed for use in narrow contexts, highlights a need for more generalizable tools. The findings also suggest that to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia, particularly those in long-term care settings, more attention is required on how the environment impacts opportunities for engagement, including social engagement.