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Reflections on the IJHPR's article collection on dementia.
Jill Harrison1, Vincent Mor2,3, Susan Mitchell4,5
1Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, School of Public Health, Brown University, Box G-S121 (6), Providence, RI, 02912, USA. jill_s_harrison@brown.edu.
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
|October 7, 2020
Summary
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias pose a global health crisis. Improving dementia care requires interdisciplinary approaches, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Gerontology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) represent a significant global public health challenge.
- The existing AD/ADRD epidemic is compounded by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, increasing the urgency for improved dementia care strategies.
- Effective dementia care necessitates a comprehensive, interdisciplinary perspective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for interprofessional collaboration in dementia care.
- To underscore the complexities involved in conducting research on dementia care.
- To emphasize the importance of a coordinated global response to the growing dementia epidemic.
Main Methods:
- Review of articles within the "Dementia- an Interdisciplinary Approach" collection in the Israeli Journal of Health Policy and Research (IJHPR).
- Analysis of existing literature and expert perspectives on dementia care and research.
Main Results:
- The collection emphasizes that improving outcomes for individuals with dementia and their care partners requires interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Research in dementia care is complex and benefits from diverse professional input.
- A unified, global approach is essential to address the escalating crisis of AD/ADRD.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for enhancing dementia care and research.
- Addressing the global dementia crisis requires coordinated efforts across multiple professional domains.
- The findings underscore the need for continued research and policy development in dementia care.
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