Dementia research in Ireland: What should we prioritise?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia research prioritisation allows for the systematic allocation of investment in dementia research by governments, funding agencies and the private sector. There is currently a lack of information available in Ireland regarding priority areas for dementia research. To address this gap, a dementia research prioritisation exercise was undertaken, consisting of an online survey of professionals in the dementia field and workshops for people living with dementia and family carers.

Methods

(1) An anonymous online survey of professionals, based on an existing WHO global survey: the global survey was adapted to an Irish context and participants were asked to score 65 thematic research avenues under five criteria; (2) A mixed-methods exercise for people living with

SUBMITTER: Rogan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10638481 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature