Russian and UK Dementia Action Plans: a comparative analysis

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to compare two national dementia plans and analyse the approach of each state to the issue.

Design/methodology/approach

Comparative analysis, legal analysis, policy analysis

Findings

Although research is central to both plans, the practical implementation of the Russian and UK plans differs. The Russian action plan on dementia is advisory in nature and does not propose specific programmes for research funding. Two plans have different approach to the role of education and risk factors.

Research limitations/implications

Lack of information on Russian regional strategies does not allow to compare regional differences between two countries.

Originality/value

This study illustrates several weak points in the UK and Russian dementia policies, which should be addressed to tackle the dementia problem in both countries.

Citation

Koberskaya, N. and Kobierskij, B. (2023), "Russian and UK Dementia Action Plans: a comparative analysis", International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp. 212-220. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHRH-09-2021-0166