Feasibility and pilot testing of a non‐randomized teacher training program to improve knowledge and attitudes toward aging and dementia in public schools in Brazil: The ARISE program
First teacher-focused training on aging and dementia in Brazil.Feasibility confirmed with high satisfaction despite workload challenges.Significant gains in dementia knowledge and attitudes toward aging.Qualitative data revealed motivators, barriers, and perceived impact.Scalable approach to reduce stigma and promote brain health literacy.
Authors
- Déborah Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6616-533X)
- Leticia Fernanda Palma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2854-4363)
- Elaine Mateus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7804-3180)
- Márcia R. Cominetti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6385-7392)
- Lea Veras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6785-6722)
- Giulianna Bueno Denari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2714-1642)
- Lucas Nogueira de Carvalho Pelegrini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5027-2042)
- Ari Alex Ramos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7117-9728)
- Karen Letícia Pulgatti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1545-8201)
Institutions
- Alzheimer's Association (US)
- Universidade Federal de São Carlos (BR)
- Trinity College Dublin (IE)
- Viña del Mar University (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia Diagnosis Assessment & Disease Monitoring
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/dad2.70208
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Alzheimer's Association
- Global Brain Health Institute
- Alzheimer's Society
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico