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The review aims to identify diverse solutions to improve dementia diagnosis and care, particularly in lower- and middle-income countries.

March 14, 2026International Psychogeriatrics0 citationsOpen Access

Solutions to inequalities in dementia diagnosis and care: A systematic review

CGClarissa GiebelUniversity of Liverpool CTCatherine V. TalbotBournemouth University BWBryony WatersInstitute of Mental Health

Key Points

The review aims to identify diverse solutions to improve dementia diagnosis and care, particularly in lower- and middle-income countries.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature on dementia care solutions.
Analyzed health and social care usage metrics and health economics.
Evaluated research across various countries, focusing on lower- and middle-income regions.
Highlighted a variety of proposed solutions to address dementia care disparities.
Emphasized gaps in research methodologies, particularly measurement clarity.
Indicated a need for more extensive studies in diverse global contexts, especially in economically challenged areas.

Abstract

Whilst this review highlights a diversity in solutions, more research needs to be conducted that uses clear measurements of health and social care usage and health economics. Importantly, research needs to be undertaken across different countries, particularly lower- and middle-income countries.

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Giebel et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4faf0b39f7826a300b9a3 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpsyc.2026.100198

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