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  • 1Centre for Rural Health, University of Aberdeen, Inverness, Scotland.

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An embedded engagement model successfully transferred academic knowledge into practice for dementia care in rural Scotland. This approach accelerated service improvements and policy changes, benefiting the ageing population.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Public Health
  • Knowledge Translation and Implementation Science

Background:

  • Rural Scotland faces a growing challenge with an ageing population and increasing dementia prevalence.
  • Implementing the Scottish Government's dementia strategy presents unique difficulties in rural settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore effective methods for transferring academic knowledge into practical dementia care services in rural Scotland.
  • To address challenges in implementing dementia strategies within rural healthcare contexts.

Main Methods:

  • A Knowledge Transfer Partnership between NHS Highland and the University of Stirling.
  • Comprehensive literature review on rural dementia care, local service surveys, and interviews with people with dementia and carers.
  • Collaborative approach focused on joint knowledge production, training, diagnostic service development, and local policy influence.

Main Results:

  • University staff involvement significantly impacted local service development.
  • Integration of research, local services, and user experiences identified key priorities.
  • Influenced training needs, diagnostic service design, standards, and policy decisions.

Conclusions:

  • An embedded engagement model demonstrated more rapid and effective knowledge transfer compared to traditional methods.
  • This collaborative approach facilitated tangible improvements in rural dementia care and policy implementation.