The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Early detection and management of dementia in primary care are difficult problems for practitioners. England's National Dementia Strategy 2009 seeks to improve these areas but there is limited evidence on how to achieve this most effectively. ⋯ The quality of the studies varied considerably. Educational interventions are effective when learners are able to set their own educational agenda. Although modifying the service pathway and using case management can assist in several aspects of dementia care, these would require the provision of extra resources, and their value is yet to be tested in different health systems.