ArticleInternational journal for equity in health2024
Considering inequities in national dementia strategies: breadth, depth, and scope.
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- Finding Solutions to Addressing Inequalities in Dementia Diagnosis and Care: Recommendations From a Country-Wide Consultation.International journal of geriatric psychiatry · 2026Article
- Advancing brain health equity with Indigenous peoples: A critical imperative.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2026Review
- Disentangling Responsibility: Perspectives on Dementia Prevention From Stakeholders in Canada, Germany and Switzerland.Sociology of health & illness · 2026Article
- National guidelines and good practices on unmet needs in self-care, education, training, and digital tools in person-centered dementia care models across Europe-a cross-country comparative analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Unraveling disparities in county-level dementia diagnosis prevalence across the United States.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2025Article
- Effective for Whom? A Review of Psychological and Social Intervention Recommendations in European Dementia Care Guidelines Through the Lenses of Social Health and Intersectionality.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- A multiperspective investigation of the underrepresentation of minoritized ethnic participants in dementia research and proposed strategies to improve inclusive recruitment practices.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundConsidering that dementia is an international public health priority, several countries have developed national dementia strategies outlining initiatives to address challenges posed by the disease. These strategies aim to improve the care, support, and resources available to meet the needs of persons living with dementia and their care partners and communities. Despite the known impact of social determinants of health on dementia risk, care, and outcomes, it is unclear whether dementia strategies adequately address related inequities. This study aimed to describe whether and how national dementia strategies considered inequities associated with social determinants of health.
methodsWe conducted an environmental scan of the national dementia strategies of countries that are part of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Included strategies had to be accessible in English or French. Sub-national or provincial plans were excluded. We synthesised information on strategies' considerations of inequity through a thematic analysis.
resultsOf the 15 dementia strategies that met inclusion criteria, 13 mentioned at least one inequity (M = 2.4, median = 2, range:0-7) related to Race/Ethnicity; Religion; Age; Disability; Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity; Social Class; or Rurality. Age and disability were mentioned most frequently, and religion most infrequently. Eleven strategies included general inequity-focused objectives, while only 5 had specific inequity-focused objectives in the form of tangible percentage changes, deadlines, or allocated budgets for achieving equity-related goals outlined in their strategies.
conclusionsUnderstanding if and how countries consider inequities in their dementia strategies enables the development of future strategies that adequately target inequities of concern. While most of the strategies mentioned inequities, few included tangible objectives to reduce them. Countries must not only consider inequities at a surface-level; rather, they must put forth actionable objectives that intend to lessen the impact of inequities in the care of all persons living with dementia.
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