Table 1 Study inclusion and exclusion criteria
Participants were eligible if they: | Patients were not eligible if they: |
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- were ≥ 60 years and in long-term care (> 4 weeks) - had dementia in accordance with DSM-5 - had either sleep/circadian rhythm disturbances, BPSD as identified by NPI-NH, or severely reduced ADL function - provided written informed consent if the participant had capacity or, if not, a written proxy informed consent from a legally authorized representative | - were blind or might otherwise not benefit from light - took part in another trial - had a condition contra-indicated to the intervention - had an advanced, severe medical disease/disorder and/or expected survival of less than 6 months, or other aspects that could interfere with participation - were psychotic or had a severe mental disorder |