Self-compassion interventions for family caregivers of people with dementia: a scoping review.

Authors

Marina Noto Faria, Joyce Salgado Santos, Fernanda Guilhermino Magalhães, Ana Karla Silva Soares, Ana Lucia de Moraes Horta

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Revista brasileira de enfermagem. Volume 79. Pages e20250252. Epub Aug 21, 2026.

Abstract

to identify interventions with the potential to foster self-compassion among family caregivers of people with dementia.
we conducted a scoping review across eight databases using the search terms dementia, self-compassion, empathy, family, caregivers, and mental health. We included English-language articles addressing mindfulnessand/or compassion-based interventions. Three reviewers performed study selection with support from the Rayyan software.
of the 280 records identified, six studies were included. Interventions involved yoga, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, self-compassion-based therapy, and mentalization. Three studies reported increased self-compassion.
the literature suggests that some interventions may support the development of self-compassion among caregivers of people with dementia.

PMID:
42659494
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 28 Aug 2026.

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