Why and How a Behavioral Intervention Works: A Panel Discussion Exploring Mechanisms
Webinar Series Overview
This panel discussion, led by the Establishing Mechanisms of Benefit to Reinforce the Alzheimer's Care Experience (EMBRACE) AD/ADRD Roybal Executive Committee, explores the ins and outs of mechanisms, particularly within the context of dementia care interventions. The webinar will coincide with the release of a guidance document on mechanisms written by Drs. Hodgson and Gitlin (the Co-Leads of the EMBRACE Behavioral and Intervention Development Core). The panel will focus on the importance of understanding mechanisms that enable the successful translation of interventions across contexts and populations. Using helpful examples, the presenters will consider how to define, identify, and measure mechanisms. Panelists will discuss common theoretical frameworks and terminology used in the dissemination of mechanistic research and will provide tools to facilitate this work.