Advancing dementia preparedness in Low and Middle Income countries: A randomized trial to improve diagnosis in primary care

This study developed and implemented a tailored training program for PCPs to specifically enhance their skills in dementia diagnosis. We used the 10/66 dementia protocol to benchmark and validate the effectiveness of the training program against community-based prevalence rates. In a cluster-randomized trial, we observed a significant post-training increase in dementia detection in primary care settings. Similar programs may address healthcare disparities by demonstrating the feasibility and impact of educational interventions in resource-constrained settings. We provide evidence-based recommendations for scaling similar training programs across other LMICs to improve dementia care globally.