A roadmap to develop dementia research capacity and capability in Pakistan: A model for low- and middle-income countries.

Objective: To produce a strategic roadmap for supporting the development of dementia research in Pakistan.

Background: While global research strategies for dementia research already exist, none is tailored to the specific needs and challenges of low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) like Pakistan.

Methods: We undertook an iterative consensus process with lay and professional experts to develop a Theory of Change-based strategy for dementia research in Pakistan.