Academic Press Real-World Research to Improve Dementia Care: Embedding Pragmatic Trials of Non-Drug Interventions

Real-World Research to Improve Dementia Care: Embedding Pragmatic Trials of Non-Drug Interventions addresses the urgent need for effective care strategies for the over 50 million individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. This insightful book introduces embedded, pragmatic trials as a way to bridge the gap between clinical research and everyday practice, emphasizing collaboration among healthcare systems, researchers, and communities. Through a series of chapters, the book explores partnership strategies, ethical considerations, and the selection of meaningful outcome measures, all aimed at enhancing dementia care. The authors present case studies that showcase successful interventions and innovative practices across care settings. By highlighting both the challenges and solutions in dementia care, this book serves as a vital resource for healthcare professionals and researchers. It advocates for a compassionate approach that values the voices of individuals living with dementia, ultimately aiming to improve their quality of life. Explores innovative case studies that demonstrate successful interventions in dementia care across diverse settings Guides on community partners to facilitate collaborative research aimed at improving outcomes for individuals with dementia Covers the ethical and regulatory challenges unique to conducting research involving vulnerable populations Identifies effective measures that resonate with the experiences and needs of people living with dementia and their caregivers Presents emerging technologies that promise to transform dementia research and care practices for the future