Alzheimer Disease International's 10/66 Dementia Research Group - One model for action research in developing countries
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2004Author
Prince, Martin
Graham, Nori
Brodaty, Henry
Rimmer, Elizabeth
Varghese, Mathew
Chiu, Helen
Acosta, Daisy
Scazufca, Marcia
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It represents a collaboration of academics, clinicians, and an international non-governmental organization, Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). 10/66 pilot studies in 26 centres in Latin America, India, Africa and China and SE Asia suggest that education and culture-fair diagnosis is an attainable aim. Despite extended family care networks, these studies also identified high levels of practical, psychological and economic strain upon caregivers. Population-based studies in six centres will now estimate prevalence, describe impact and seek to identify genetic and environmental risk factors in novel settings. At a practical level, 10/66 has studied ways to circumvent the lack of help-seeking in developing countries, and has developed a low-level intervention to educate and train caregivers. Conclusion: The links with ADI and its international networks, and the volunteerism of ADIs members have fostered the rapid growth of 10/66. The partnership facilitates both the raising of awareness and influence upon policy, as 10/66 research evidence can be used by ADI and national Alzheimer's Associations to direct and support advocacy.
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