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Yet, evidence regarding the effectiveness of digital reminiscence-based interventions remains limited. This scoping review aimed to map and synthesise the existing evidence on digital reminiscence-based interventions in care homes, with a focus on: (i) their development and evaluation; (ii) the extent to which they address cultural diversity and inclusivity; (iii) the support provided to end users; and (iv) the barriers and facilitators influencing their implementation. A systematic search of five databases (MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science), and three grey literature sources (BASE, King\u2019s Fund Database, PsyArXiv) was undertaken. Reference lists of key papers were also hand-searched. Studies of all methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods) were included. Sixteen studies involving 365 participants met the inclusion criteria. Interventions were grouped into: (i) digital reminiscence, (ii) digital life story, and (iii) immersive VR. 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