Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of small-scale living facilities in dementia care on residents, family caregivers, and staff. ⋯ This study was unable to demonstrate convincing overall effects of small-scale living facilities. Because governmental policies and, in some countries, financial support, are increasingly aimed at providing small-scale, homelike care, it is suggested that this may not be a final solution to accomplish high-quality dementia care and that other options should be considered.