Table 1

Inclusion and exclusion criteria for Aboriginal peoples living with dementia or cognitive impairment

Inclusion criteriaExclusion criteria
  • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

  • Do not identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

  • Diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment

  • Not able to give consent or are non-consenting

  • Have a primary carer, family member or key support person involved in their care who agrees to participate in the research

  • Experiencing responsive behaviours or psychiatric symptoms that may increase risk of distress for the participant or place researchers at risk

  • Have been a primary carer of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person who had a diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia who has since died

  • Current or recent mental health crisis, including bereavement or major trauma, especially where involved risk of self-harm or harm to others

  • Be able to give verbal or written informed consent as deemed by the local treating team

  • Acutely unwell

  • Adults 18+ years of age