School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo.
Can J Aging. 2011 Dec;30(4):657-67. doi: 10.1017/S0714980811000523. Epub 2011 Nov 1.
Part of Ontario's strategy on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) was to develop research priorities and recommend strategies for building research capacity. The process to achieve these objectives included an environmental scan, key informant interviews, surveys, and a consensus workshop; this process involved over 100 researchers, clinicians, persons with early dementia, and family caregivers. This article describes the process undertaken, key issues identified, and recommendations for research priorities and for building research capacity; and provides a strategic direction for dementia research in Ontario that is relevant for other jurisdictions. ADRD research in all aspects is required to advance knowledge of ADRD cause, care, and cure; gaps currently exist in understanding effective approaches to care and knowledge transfer. Capacity for high-calibre research hinges on maintaining attractive career paths for researchers, solid infrastructures, and strong partnerships. For research to inform policy and practice, better mechanisms are needed for knowledge exchange.
安大略省阿尔茨海默病和相关痴呆症 (ADRD) 的战略的一部分是制定研究重点并为建立研究能力推荐策略。实现这些目标的过程包括环境扫描、关键信息提供者访谈、调查和共识研讨会；这一过程涉及了 100 多名研究人员、临床医生、早期痴呆症患者以及家庭照顾者。本文介绍了所进行的过程、确定的关键问题以及研究重点和建立研究能力的建议；并为安大略省的痴呆症研究提供了一个具有相关意义的战略方向。需要在 ADRD 的各个方面进行研究，以推进对 ADRD 病因、护理和治疗的了解；目前在了解有效的护理方法和知识转移方面存在差距。高素质研究能力取决于为研究人员维持有吸引力的职业道路、坚实的基础设施和强大的伙伴关系。为了使研究能够为政策和实践提供信息，需要更好的知识交流机制。
