METHOD: A scoping review was conducted utilizing the Joanna Briggs Institute guidance. Four databases (OvidMedline, Scopus, PsycINFO, and CINAHL) were searched for eligible studies reporting dementia research priorities in LMICs in Southeast Asian. Comparisons were made to a stakeholders' consultation during a two-day workshop from the 9th to 10th February 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Participants included the Southeast Asia-Dementia (SEA-Dem) Research Network members key stakeholders from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong (n = 20). Research priorities from each participating country were generated and ranked, harmonized with those from the nominal group technique into tiers of priorities.

RESULT: Only two studies from Malaysia and Vietnam were eligible, reporting unranked research priorities. Nominal group technique ranked outcomes from Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines were included. Top dementia research priorities were (1) local research and data collection capacity, (2) community awareness and engagement, and (3) health policy. Second-tier research priorities included harmonizing guidelines and tools standardization, health inequalities, and availability of carer support. The third tier comprised multisectoral collaboration, integration of care, telemedicine, digital approaches, dementia risk reduction, health economics, and sustainable interventions.

METHODS: The JBI manual for evidence synthesis was used to conduct a scoping study. Until September 2021, an electronic search was performed using four databases (Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, ASEAN Citation Index). Only the studies that were carried out in Southeast Asia were chosen.

RESULTS: Forty-one articles were chosen in the final review from 6,873 articles found during the initial search. Most of the studies reported the implementation of technological intervention combined with conventional therapies in stroke rehabilitation. Advanced and simple technologies were found such as robotics, virtual reality, telerehabilitation, motion capture, assistive devices, and mobility training from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The majority of the studies show that technological interventions can enhance the recovery period of stroke survivors. The consultation session suggested that the technological interventions should facilitate the needs of the survivors, caregivers, and practitioners during the rehabilitation.

METHODS: A steering committee identified three areas to address: (1) burden of disease and diagnosis of reflux disease; (2) proton pump inhibitor-refractory reflux disease; (3) Barrett's oesophagus. Three working groups formulated draft statements with supporting evidence. Discussions were done via email before a final face-to-face discussion. We used a Delphi consensus process, with a 70% agreement threshold, using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) criteria to categorise the quality of evidence and strength of recommendations.

RESULTS: A total of 32 statements were proposed and 31 were accepted by consensus. A rise in the prevalence rates of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in Asia was noted, with the majority being non-erosive reflux disease. Overweight and obesity contributed to the rise. Proton pump inhibitor-refractory reflux disease was recognised to be common. A distinction was made between refractory symptoms and refractory reflux disease, with clarification of the roles of endoscopy and functional testing summarised in two algorithms. The definition of Barrett's oesophagus was revised such that a minimum length of 1 cm was required and the presence of intestinal metaplasia no longer necessary. We recommended the use of standardised endoscopic reporting and advocated endoscopic therapy for confirmed dysplasia and early cancer.