Journal article
Bridging research, policy, and practice: Advancing evidence‐informed approaches for dementia care and prevention: An expert review by the Health Policy Professional Interest Area from ISTAART
Alzheimer's & dementia. Behavior & socioeconomics of aging, Vol.2(2), e70073
06/2026
DOI: 10.1002/bsa3.70073
Abstract
Bridging dementia research and policy remains a global challenge, with gaps in governance, capacity, data infrastructure, and contextual fit limiting the development and implementation of effective national dementia plans. To inform this issue, the Health Policy Professional Interest Area of the International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment convened an expert discussion with researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and advocates, identifying three recurring challenges: difficulties translating research into actionable guidance, limited evaluation of real‑world impact, and persistent inequities in access to dementia care. Building on these insights, this narrative review applies the Evidence‑Informed Policy and Practice framework to examine how evidence is sourced, interpreted, and implemented across diverse settings. Integrating peer‑reviewed literature, policy documents, and practice‑based insights, the review highlights structural and institutional determinants of evidence generation, the contextual factors shaping evidence use, and system‑level constraints and enabling mechanisms influencing implementation. The review highlights inclusive evidence generation, tailored translation, and delivery systems designed to support global dementia policy.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Bridging research, policy, and practice: Advancing evidence‐informed approaches for dementia care and prevention: An expert review by the Health Policy Professional Interest Area from ISTAART
- Creators
- Juliana Souza-Talarico - University of IowaMaria M. Pinzon - University of Wisconsin SystemJayalakshmi Viswanathan - Indiana University – Purdue University IndianapolisTuan Anh Nguye - National Ageing Research InstituteWalter D. Dawson - Oregon Health & Science UniversityJay Lusk - University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCrystal Glover - University of California, IrvinePerlina Desai - The Francis Crick InstituteAnna Shelander - Australian Alzheimer’s Research FoundationLesley E. Williamson - Cicely Saunders InternationalDallas Seitz - University of CalgaryJoseph M. Costello - Portland Community CollegeMagdalena Pereyra - Institut PasteurYixuan Cheng - University of Wisconsin HealthSharon Naismith - The University of SydneyAndrea Slachevsky - Universidad de Santiago de ChileLycia Tramujas Vasconcellos Neumann - Alzheimer's AssociationPreeti Pushpalata Zanwar - Johns Hopkins University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Alzheimer's & dementia. Behavior & socioeconomics of aging, Vol.2(2), e70073
- DOI
- 10.1002/bsa3.70073
- ISSN
- 2997-3805
- eISSN
- 2997-3805
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/2026
- Academic Unit
- Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9985152243202771
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