Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 28, 2026

Lexical Decision Task for Studying Written Word Recognition in Adults with and without Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment
Published on: June 25, 2019
Reframing Dementia Prevention Strategies Aligned with the WHO Global Action Plan: A Structured Narrative Review
Efthalia Angelopoulou1, Sokratis Papageorgiou1, John Papatriantafyllou1,2
11st Department of Neurology, Eginition Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece.
Abstract:
Background/Objectives: Dementia represents a growing public health challenge. The WHO Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia emphasizes early detection, risk reduction, and innovation as key priorities. Mild Behavioral Impairment (MBI), defined as the emergence of persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms in older individuals, represents a potential marker of early neurodegeneration and possible window for early intervention. This review explores the role of MBI in dementia prevention, mapping current evidence within the WHO Global Action Plan framework. Methods: A comprehensive search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, and the official WHO website, during 1 September 2025-10 November 2025, without time restrictions. Eligible sources included original clinical studies, reviews, and policy documents addressing MBI, dementia prevention, and public health. Data were thematically synthesized according to the seven objectives of WHO: (1) dementia as a public health priority, (2) dementia awareness and friendliness, (3) dementia risk reduction, (4) dementia diagnosis, treatment, care and support, (5) support for dementia carers, (6) information systems for dementia, and (7) dementia research and innovation. Results: Accumulating evidence indicates that MBI assessment can capture early behavioral manifestations of neurodegenerative and other forms of dementia, correlating with fluid, neuroimaging and genetic biomarkers. Integrating MBI screening through the easy-to-administer MBI Checklist (MBI-C) into clinical and community-based care, including telemedicine pathways and research, may enhance early identification and personalized interventions, enrich the pool for clinical trials, and facilitate research in biomarker and therapy. MBI-related research further supports its integration in remote digital monitoring and population-based prevention. Conclusions: Embedding MBI-informed screening and interventions into national dementia strategies aligns with WHO objectives for early, equitable and scalable prevention and brain health.
Related Concept Videos
Coping Strategies: Problem Focused
For example, consider a student who struggles to understand their...
Impression Management Techniques III: Aligning Actions
Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused
Dementia
The progression of dementia is generally gradual....
Causes of Social Behavior I: Actions and Characteristics of Individuals
Global Climate Change

