Design and implementation of the participatory German network for translational dementia care research (TaNDem) – A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Stakeholders and Healthcare Providers in Dementia Care Research

Currently, there is a lack of sustainable, translational structures in dementia care research that enable a nationally guided participatory interaction between research, care practice, and those affected by dementia. A close cooperation between research and care practice with a simultaneous inclusion of those affected by dementia is essential to translate scientific evidence into practice and address routine care needs in healthcare research. Within the project TaNDem we aim to close the gap between research and practice by establishing a translational dementia care research network with participatory elements. We interviewed healthcare providers to identify their expectations for the design and implementation of this network.