International Internal Medicine Journal(IIMJ)

Independent Researcher, Australia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Reconceptualising Dementia Education: From Information Transfer to Behavioural and Contextual Change
  Author(s): Peter Carey*
  
  Dementia represents one of the fastest-growing global public health challenges, with increasing prevalence placing significant pressure on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. In response, dementia education initiatives have expanded rapidly across digital platforms, community-based programs, caregiver interventions, and public health campaigns. Despite these developments, evidence suggests that improved access to information alone does not consistently lead to sustained behavioural change or meaningful real-world outcomes. This paper critically reviews contemporary literature relating to dementia education, health literacy, behaviour change, and implementation science. The review identifies a persistent gap between knowledge acquisition and behavioural enactment, highlighting the limitations of traditional information-transfer models. Drawing on health literacy theory, the .. Read More»
  

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