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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Emergency Management

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  • Alert systems can leverage community support for locating missing persons with dementia.
  • Limited evidence exists on the impact and implementation of such alert systems.
  • Existing research highlights the need for better understanding of system effectiveness and barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine understandings and implementation of alert systems for missing persons with dementia.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators for alert system implementation across different regions.
  • To provide recommendations for successful alert system deployment.

Main Methods:

  • Document review and thematic analysis of interviews with 40 stakeholders.
  • Study focused on Canada, Scotland, and the United States.
  • Knowledge-to-Action Framework guided the research phases.

Main Results:

  • Variability in alert system implementation was observed.
  • Individual barriers included limited understanding, privacy concerns, and alert fatigue.
  • Organizational barriers involved sustainability, accessibility, and privacy legislation.

Conclusions:

  • Successful implementation necessitates clear policy, collaboration, and ongoing assessment.
  • A localized, opt-in system with public education and sustainable funding is recommended.
  • Understanding specific conditions is crucial for effective alert system deployment for dementia patients.