Ethical Principles in European National Dementia Strategies: A Framework Analysis

Schou-Juul F., Serrat R., Hinrichsen C., Szczesniak D., Cannella V., Jarasiunaite-Fedosejeva G., ...Daha Fazla

Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/08959420.2025.2599117
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Aging and Social Policy
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, AgeLine, CINAHL, Geobase, MEDLINE, Political Science Complete, Public Affairs Index, Social Sciences Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Dementia, ethical frameworks, ethical principles, Ethics, European National Dementia Strategies, qualitative research
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The prevalence of dementia is rising rapidly across the European Union, necessitating comprehensive national and international responses. National Dementia Strategies serve as key policy instruments, outlining priorities for dementia care across European countries. While numerous organizations have proposed ethical principles to guide dementia policy, limited knowledge exists on ethical priorities in EU dementia policies. This study examines the ethical principles embedded in European national dementia atrategies, analyzing their definitions, contexts of application, and relative emphasis. Using framework analysis, this study systematically analyzed 17 European national dementia atrategies, identifying commonalities and variations in ethical priorities. Findings reveal a broad spectrum of ethical principles present across national dementia strategies throughout the EU. However, findings also suggest significant variations in how principles are interpreted.