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However, the comparative effectiveness and cost-related outcomes of different respite care models remain unclear. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of various respite care interventions on both caregivers and care recipients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Research Design and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We searched 10 databases from inception to March 9, 2025. 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Additionally, two studies reported cost-related data, but no full cost-effectiveness analyses were conducted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion and Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Home-based and day-care programs may be associated with improvements in caregiver outcomes, although evidence regarding their cost-related outcomes remains limited. Overall, the findings should be interpreted cautiously given the generally high risk of bias among included studies. 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