METHODEM

The Medical Research Council (MRC) framework guides the development, evaluation and implementation of complex interventions and is widely used in psychosocial dementia research. However, it is unclear if all MRC core elements are considered, which specific (novel) designs and methodologies are used and how stakeholders view these approaches. The METHODEM project aims to i) provide a comprehensive overview of novel designs and methodologies for research on psychosocial intervention in dementia care and ii) reach a consensus on these methodologies. The Methodology Taskforce of INTERDEM, a research network for Early, Timely, and Quality Psychosocial Interventions in Dementia, will conduct the project using two studies (i.e., systematic review; international Delphi study), also involving experts namely multi-disciplinary researchers, care professionals, policy makers, people with dementia and supporters through networks such as INTERDEM, ISTAART and Alzheimer Europe.