Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Clinical Trials Methodology
• Public Health

Background:

• Enhancing dementia screening in primary care is a critical goal for older adults.
• This session focuses on three pragmatic trials for dementia early detection.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the effectiveness and implementation potential of dementia screening.
• To explore pragmatic trial elements in diverse clinical settings.

Main Methods:

• Comparison and contrast of pragmatic elements across three dementia screening trials.
• Reflection on advancing dementia care science through pragmatic trials.

Main Results:

• Pragmatic trials bridge the gap between clinical trials and implementation.
• Novel methods facilitate dementia screening in primary care and similar settings.

Conclusions:

• Pragmatic trial methodology links efficacy, effectiveness, and implementation.
• These trials exemplify propelling dementia care science to public health impact.