CIHR Dementia Research Strategy – Management Action Plan

Recommendation 1
CIHR should continue to invest strategically in the DRS and re-assess the nature and extent of funding to meet its expected outcomes as well as the needs of the National Dementia Strategy.
Management Response
Management agrees with the recommendation.
Action Plan Target Completion Date Responsibility Evidence of Implementation
1. In collaboration with partners, CIHR will ensure that the next phase of the DRS contributes to the research needs of the National Dementia Strategy (NDS), by continuing investments in research that are aligned with both the NDS's objectives and CIHR's Strategic plan. This includes but may not be limited to the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA). 1. December 2022 Director General, IMIS, in collaboration with Scientific Director, IA Stakeholder engagement plan developed and activated for consultation on the next potential phase of DRS
Recommendation 2
CIHR should ensure that the appropriate objectives, resources and structures are in place to better integrate the national and international components of the DRS to work cohesively and synergistically to achieve its overall objectives.
Management Response
Management agrees with the recommendation.
Action Plan Target Completion Date Responsibility Evidence of Implementation
2.1 CIHR will set coherent goals and objectives for strategic investments in dementia research, ensuring that they are feasible and aligned with its Strategic Plan; positioning CIHR's investments in dementia research for success. 2.1 March 2022 Director General, IMIS, in collaboration with Scientific Director, IA Future DRS phase II Business Case draft in development
2.2 CIHR will develop a governance structure and measurement approach, which integrates international and national components of the DRS. 2.2 March 2023
Recommendation 3
CIHR should examine approaches to enhance communication with, and engagement of, stakeholders, particularly DRS partners, knowledge users, people living with dementia, and their caregivers.
Management Response
Management agrees with the recommendation.
Action Plan Target Completion Date Responsibility Evidence of Implementation
3. CIHR will design and implement inclusive and ongoing engagement mechanisms with diverse members of stakeholder communities, including people with lived experience, knowledge users and partners, in strategic dementia research-related activities. 3. May 2021 Director General, IMIS, in collaboration with Scientific Director, IA CCNA Phase 2 funding opportunity; Creation of an Older Adult Advisory Council by CIHR Institute of Aging
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