Nursing and Allied Health Care in Rehabilitation for Dementia

Dear Colleagues,

Nurses and allied health professionals constitute a frontline workforce providing healthcare for individuals living with dementia. In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the "Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation", a comprehensive guide outlining essential rehabilitation measures for dementia. The WHO has identified qualified health professionals, including specialized medical practitioners, allied health and nursing professionals, capable of administering these crucial rehabilitation interventions.

This Special Issue of Nursing Reports, entitled "Nursing and Allied Health Care in Rehabilitation for Dementia," serves as a platform to spotlight the global issues and challenges faced by healthcare professionals in integrating rehabilitation services for dementia into their health systems. The scope encompasses both hospital and community settings. The aim is to gather insights from experts who can provide evidence-based discussions on the obstacles and potential solutions when incorporating rehabilitation into the post-diagnostic care of individuals with dementia.

We invite submissions that delve into barriers and solutions concerning the implementation of the WHO guidelines outlined in the "Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation" for dementia. Of particular interest are perspectives from low- and middle-income countries, discussions on workforce challenges, capacity-building issues, and papers addressing the impacts and experiences associated with delivering innovative interventions. These interventions should target cognitive, psychological, physical, and social aspects of functioning, ultimately aiding individuals living with dementia in maintaining their independence, well-being, and engagement in a meaningful life.

Dr. Den Ching Angel Lee
Guest Editor

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• dementia
• rehabilitation
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• nursing
• allied health professionals
• package of interventions for rehabilitation
• post-diagnostic care
• low- and middle-income countries
• workforce
• interventions