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Löfgren M, Nyman A, Isaksson G, Larsson E. Framing Facets of Social Participation: Older Adults' Experiences of "Social Online Meetings". OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2024:15394492241262291. [PMID: 38915208 DOI: 10.1177/15394492241262291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Changing demographics with an increased proportion of older adults indicate the need to develop new health-promoting interventions where the potential of digitization is considered. The aim was to explore and create an understanding of how social online meetings are experienced by older adults. Interviews with older adults generated data that were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. The participants were interviewed after participating in a digital health promotion group initiative provided in a municipality context. A core conceptual category and three subcategories reflected an intertwined process of discovering facets of social participation where internal reflections on personal values and needs were nurtured by an external driven process of becoming part of a group in an online context. Occupational therapists and other health and social care professionals need to consider the various facets of social participation when supporting older adults active and healthy aging.
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Thompson C, Halcomb E, Masso M. The contribution of primary care practitioners to interventions reducing loneliness and social isolation in older people-An integrative review. Scand J Caring Sci 2023; 37:611-627. [PMID: 36732897 DOI: 10.1111/scs.13151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Social connection is a fundamental human need. Its absence can lead to loneliness and social isolation, adversely impacting health and well-being. Given their regular contact and trusted relationships with older people, practitioners delivering community-based primary care are well-positioned to address this issue. However, their contribution to addressing loneliness and social isolation is unclear. AIM This integrative review explores the contribution of the primary care workforce to interventions aimed at reducing loneliness and social isolation in community-dwelling older people. METHOD Using an integrative review method, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL and PubMed were searched for original research published between 2000 and 2022. Fourteen papers reporting 13 primary studies were appraised for methodological quality and included in the review. Data were extracted into a summary table and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Included studies came from over six countries. Internationally, primary care services have diverse structures, funding and workforces influencing their response to loneliness and social isolation. All but one intervention was multi-component, with ten studies including a group-based activity and three providing primarily individual-level activities. Only six studies reported reductions in loneliness following the intervention. Three themes were identified: characteristics of interventions; implementation context, barriers and facilitators; and differing contributions of primary care practitioners in addressing loneliness and social isolation of older people. CONCLUSION There is increasing demand and scope for primary care practitioners to assist lonely and socially isolated older people. It is important to understand how to equip and incentivise these practitioners to routinely identify, assess and respond to lonely and socially isolated older people despite varying implementation contexts. There is a need for further research that explores how the primary care team can be better utilised to deliver effective interventions that reduce the health impacts of loneliness and social isolation.
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- Cristina Thompson
- Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Wollongong, Australia
- School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Wollongong, Australia
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- School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Wollongong, Australia
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- Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Wollongong, Australia
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Douglas NF, Archer B, Azios JH, Strong KA, Simmons-Mackie N, Worrall L. A scoping review of friendship intervention for older adults: lessons for designing intervention for people with aphasia. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:3012-3031. [PMID: 36170126 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2117866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE Map the landscape of friendship interventions/programs for older adults to guide intervention/program development inclusive of the unique needs of older people with aphasia (PWA). METHODS A search query of multiple databases was completed for articles published before 4 January 2021. Studies included all the following: (1) participants aged 55 years or older; (2) addressed an intervention/program designed to prevent social isolation and/or friendship loss; (3) used an outcome variable related to social isolation and/or friendship; and (4) published in a peer-reviewed journal. Title and abstract screening were conducted using Covidence software, which tracked disagreements across the study team. All studies included in the full-text review were identified as relevant by a minimum of two study authors, and a consensus was reached on all full-text reviews. Data were extracted according to (1) theoretical frameworks used; (2) interventionist and discipline; (3) participant characteristics; (4) intervention/program replicability; (5) format of intervention/program; (6) measures used in the intervention/programs; (7) and, reported effects of intervention/programs on individuals. RESULTS A total of 40 articles with 42 intervention/programs were included and represented 4584 intervention/program participants ranging in age from 40 to 104 years. Intervention/programs involved a wide range of theoretical frameworks (e.g., theories of loneliness, feminist theory, positive psychology). Disciplines such as psychology and exercise science informed intervention/programs. Interventionists included many types of individuals like therapists, volunteers and home health aides. Intervention/programs often lacked adequate description for replication and included individual and group formats, most commonly delievered in the participants homes. Outcomes usually included self-report measures of loneliness, social networks, or well-being, and intervention/programming was primarily educational, activity-based, or networking-based in nature. CONCLUSIONS The intervention/programs reviewed yield important lessons to support innovation in developing friendship intervention/programs for older PWA as most yielded positive results and were acceptable to participants.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPeople with aphasia want their friendships addressed as part of their rehabilitation; however, the research literature has little guidance in this area.Studies reviewed of friendship intervention/programs for older adults yielded helpful lessons for consideration in developing this type of intervention/programming for people with aphasia.Interprofessional teams made up of rehabilitation professionals should address friendship for people with aphasia in both research and clinical practice.
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- Natalie F Douglas
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
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- Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, USA
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- Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USA
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
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- Department of Health & Human Sciences, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA, USA
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Sugiyama M, Chau HW, Abe T, Kato Y, Jamei E, Veeroja P, Mori K, Sugiyama T. Third Places for Older Adults' Social Engagement: A Scoping Review and Research Agenda. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2023; 63:1149-1161. [PMID: 36512515 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnac180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Neighborhood places that facilitate older residents to meet and interact (third places) receive an increasing research interest as studies have consistently shown the benefits of social engagement for older adults' health. This scoping review synthesized the findings of studies examining the role of third places in older adults' social engagement. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Searching 5 databases (CINAHL, Medline, PsycInfo, Scopus, and Web of Science) in October 2021, this study identified quantitative and qualitative studies that examined the relationships between third places and social engagement (interaction and network) among older adults. RESULTS A total of 32 studies (12 quantitative and 20 qualitative studies) met the eligibility criteria. These studies examined 4 types of third place, namely, community facilities, local businesses, open/green spaces, and transition spaces. More than two thirds of the studies reviewed found that access to community facilities, local businesses, and open/green spaces were related to older adults' social interaction. For the relationships between third places and social networks, the importance of accessible local businesses and the quality of open/green spaces was supported by fewer studies. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS The findings of quantitative and qualitative studies suggest that local places that are convenient to visit and comfortable to stay in for older adults are likely to enhance their social interaction and network. However, more specific evidence is needed to inform the planning and design of third places. The review discusses future research topics that address the gaps identified in the current literature.
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- Masaaki Sugiyama
- Graduate School of Human Life Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
- Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- College of Human Life and Environment, Kinjo Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Graduate School of Human Life Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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Yin M, Lee EJ. Exposure to loneliness cues reduces prosocial behavior: Evidence from N400 and P300. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1094652. [PMID: 37138978 PMCID: PMC10150042 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1094652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Loneliness is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality. However, the effect of loneliness on subsequent prosocial behavior is not well known. Understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying loneliness is necessary to address this research gap. We investigate the mechanism using a modified public goods game (PGG) wherein participants can choose to act for a collective or selfish interest after being exposed to loneliness cues. Both behavioral (Study 1) and event-related potential (ERP) (Study 2) measures were used to explore this relationship. In Study 1 (N = 131), we found that participants exhibited decreased prosocial actions under the loneliness priming condition as opposed to the control condition. In Study 2 (N = 17), frontal N400 and posterior P300 components were identified under the loneliness priming condition as opposed to the control condition. Increased (decreased) frontal N400 and posterior P300 lead to selfish (prosocial) choices. These results indicate that humans instinctively perceive loneliness as inconsistency with their desired social-relational life, which in turn stimulates coping strategies for self-preservation. This study contributes to our understanding of the neurobiological basis of loneliness associated with prosocial behavior.
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- Meiling Yin
- Business School, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Business School, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Neuro Intelligence Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Eun-Ju Lee,
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Chu M, Lee CY, Suona L, Gao M, Chen T, Zhang S, Chiang YC. Improving the sense of city belonging among migrant elderly following family from an elderly service perspective: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:2032. [PMCID: PMC9639263 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14445-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background The migrant elderly following family (MEFF), who migrates to new community to reunite with families, may face challenges of city integration and belonging. This study aims to explore from an elderly service perspective how to improve the sense of city belonging for MEFFs with and without hypertension/diabetes conditions. Methods Data were derived from the 2017 China Migrants Dynamic Survey and China National Statistical Yearbooks in 2017. The study included 882 MEFFs with hypertension or diabetes and 1266 MEFFs without hypertension and diabetes. Hierarchical linear modeling was applied to analyze the effects of individual and provincial elderly services on sense of city belonging among the MEFF with and without hypertension/diabetes. Results The MEFFs with hypertension or diabetes exhibited a greater sense of city belonging when they were familiar with a wider range of health education topics (γ = 0.05, p = 0.033) and were in those provinces with a greater number of licensed doctors (γ = 0.39, p < 0.001) and hospitals (p = 0.042). For those MEFFs without hypertension or diabetes, social security cards (γ = 0.57, p < 0.001) and awareness of a wider range of health education topics (γ = 0.07, p = 0.018) may help to improve their sense of city belonging. Conclusion This study calls for strengthening the accessibility in inclusive elderly services, and minimizing or even eliminating the inequality in elderly services at the individual and provincial levels to increase sense of city belonging among the MEFFs. For the MEFFs with hypertension or diabetes, health managers should focus on improving health information dissemination and increasing the number of doctors per 1000 people as well as and the number of hospitals to enhance the sense of city belonging. Moreover, the government should strengthen social security and health education to facilitate the adaptation and integration of MEFFs without hypertension and diabetes into the host city.
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- Meijie Chu
- grid.12955.3a0000 0001 2264 7233State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiang’an South Road, Xiang’an District 361102 Xiamen, China
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- grid.12955.3a0000 0001 2264 7233School of International Business, Xiamen University Tan Kah Kee College, Zhangzhou, China
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- grid.12955.3a0000 0001 2264 7233State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiang’an South Road, Xiang’an District 361102 Xiamen, China ,Lasa Customs District, P.R. China, Lasa, China
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- grid.12955.3a0000 0001 2264 7233State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiang’an South Road, Xiang’an District 361102 Xiamen, China
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- grid.12955.3a0000 0001 2264 7233State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiang’an South Road, Xiang’an District 361102 Xiamen, China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581Business School, Sichuan University, No. 29 Wangjiang Road, Wuhou District, Sichuan 610064 Chengdu, China
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- grid.12955.3a0000 0001 2264 7233State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiang’an South Road, Xiang’an District 361102 Xiamen, China
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Lapena C, Continente X, Sánchez Mascuñano A, Mari dell'Olmo M, López MJ. Effectiveness of a community intervention to reduce social isolation among older people in low-income neighbourhoods. Eur J Public Health 2022; 32:677-683. [PMID: 36074028 PMCID: PMC9527970 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Social and demographic trends show a global increase of proportion of older people at risk of social isolation. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention conducted in low-income neighbourhoods to reduce social isolation and its negative effects on health in older persons. Methods A quasi-experimental study with a comparison group was performed. The ‘School of Health for Older People’ is a weekly community intervention that promotes resources among individuals and communities to enhance their ability to identify problems and activate solutions, encouraging community participation. Data were collected at the beginning and at the end of the intervention. Social support, psychological morbidity and health-related quality of life were measured through questionnaires information on visits to the primary care centre was obtained from the electronic medical records of primary care centres. Multivariate regression models were conducted to assess changes after the intervention. Results A total of 135 participants were included in the study. The intervention helped to improve participants’ mental health (aPR = 0.46; 95% CI: 0.23–0.90) comparing with the comparison group. Also, the intervention helped to maintain quality of life and social support, which were worsened or maintained respectively in the case of comparison group. Conclusions Our results provide evidence on how a community intervention can improve quality of life, mental health and social support in older people. The evidence can help to fill the knowledge gap in this area and might be especially useful for the design of social and public health policies and programmes for older people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods in urban areas. Trial registration NCT03142048
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- C Lapena
- Centre d'Atenció Primària Sanllehy, Gerència d'Àmbit d'Atenció Primària Barcelona Ciutat, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain.,Unitat de Suport a la Recerca Barcelona Ciutat, Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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- Evaluation and Intervention Methods Service, Public Health Agency of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain.,Sant Pau Institute of Biomedical Research (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine Department, University Hospital of Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Evaluation and Intervention Methods Service, Public Health Agency of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain.,Sant Pau Institute of Biomedical Research (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
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- Evaluation and Intervention Methods Service, Public Health Agency of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain.,Sant Pau Institute of Biomedical Research (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Experimental and Health Sciences at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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Noone C, Yang K. Community-based responses to loneliness in older people: A systematic review of qualitative studies. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e859-e873. [PMID: 34897862 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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In many countries across the world, older people are one of the groups most vulnerable to loneliness. Community-based responses are well placed to support and enhance pre-existing coping strategies in older people. However, the evidence base of these responses remain scattered and obscured, particularly in relation to their design and reasons behind their success. In this systematic review, we focus on qualitative studies on community-based responses to loneliness among older people to learn how these responses work in practice with in-depth details. At the end of a systematic searching and screening process, 17 studies conducted in five countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Spain and the UK) published in English were selected and reviewed initially in October 2020 and then updated at the end of August 2021. Three themes were identified as being most valuable to addressing loneliness in a specific community, namely, autonomy, new social connections, and belonging. These interventions were also employed according to three primary considerations: what the community lacked, how that community experienced loneliness, or a combination of both. Several implications for policymakers and future research emerged, urging future interventions to take a more contextual approach that encompasses community-level considerations before establishing a user-led and tailored setting that facilitates social engagement.
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- Catrin Noone
- Department of Sociology, University of Durham, Durham, UK
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- Department of Sociology, University of Durham, Durham, UK
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Aguilar-Latorre A, Oliván-Blázquez B, Porroche-Escudero A, Méndez-López F, García-Gallego V, Benedé-Azagra B, Magallón-Botaya R. The impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on depression sufferers: a qualitative study from the province of Zaragoza, Spain. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:780. [PMID: 35436858 PMCID: PMC9015282 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13083-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background and purpose The impact of COVID-19 and its control measures have exacerbated existing mental health conditions. Although the deleterious effects of mental health problems are well known, fewer studies have examined the links between the Social Determinants of Health (SDHs) and depression. This study provides insights into the relationship between SDHs and depression during the first strict lockdown in Spain, which lasted for a period of 7 weeks. Methods Fifty-two structured interviews were conducted with people diagnosed with depression during June 2020 in the province of Zaragoza (Spain). Interviews were conducted by telephone due to lockdown constraints. Inductive thematic content analysis was used to explore, develop, and define emergent categories of analysis, which were mapped against the SDH framework. Results Listening to people’s experiences of living with depression during lockdown provided insights into their concerns and coping strategies, which are greatly influenced by the conditions in which they live, their job and their age. Examples of these factors include access to and quality of physical spaces, including housing conditions and public spaces for socialising, social support, adverse working conditions which include caring responsibilities, and access to digital technologies and healthcare services. Conclusion SDHs have played a fundamental role in shaping people’s health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this study has shown that they have a considerable effect on depression outcomes. Governments should consider implementing social welfare programs to tackle both psychosocial problems and material need during crisis situations.
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- Institute for Health Research Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain. .,Department of Psychology and Sociology, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Institute for Health Research Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain.,Department of Psychology and Sociology, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Institute for Health Research Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain.,Aragonese Healthcare Service (SALUD), Zaragoza, Spain.,Department of Medicine, Psychiatry and Dermatology, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Galvez-Hernandez P, González-de Paz L, Muntaner C. Primary care-based interventions addressing social isolation and loneliness in older people: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e057729. [PMID: 35121608 PMCID: PMC8819903 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Primary care is well positioned to identify and address loneliness and social isolation in older adults, given its gatekeeper function in many healthcare systems. We aimed to identify and characterise loneliness and social isolation interventions and detect factors influencing implementation in primary care. DESIGN Scoping review using the five-step Arksey and O'Malley Framework. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, COCHRANE databases and grey literature were searched from inception to June 2021. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Empirical studies in English and Spanish focusing on interventions addressing social isolation and loneliness in older adults involving primary care services or professionals. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS We extracted data on loneliness and social isolation identification strategies and the professionals involved, networks and characteristics of the interventions and barriers to and facilitators of implementation. We conducted a thematic content analysis to integrate the information extracted. RESULTS 32 documents were included in the review. Only seven articles (22%) reported primary care professionals screening of older adults' loneliness or social isolation, mainly through questionnaires. Several interventions showed networks between primary care, health and non-healthcare sectors, with a dominance of referral pathways (n=17). Two-thirds of reports did not provide clear theoretical frameworks, and one-third described lengths under 6 months. Workload, lack of interest and ageing-related barriers affected implementation outcomes. In contrast, well-defined pathways, collaborative designs, long-lasting and accessible interventions acted as facilitators. CONCLUSIONS There is an apparent lack of consistency in strategies to identify lonely and socially isolated older adults. This might lead to conflicts between intervention content and participant needs. We also identified a predominance of schemes linking primary care and non-healthcare sectors. However, although professionals and participants reported the need for long-lasting interventions to create meaningful social networks, durable interventions were scarce. Sustainability should be a core outcome when implementing loneliness and social isolation interventions in primary care.
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- Pablo Galvez-Hernandez
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing & Health Services and Policy Research Collaborative Specialization, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Primary Healthcare Transversal Research Group, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
- Escola Superior d'Infermeria del Mar (ESIMar), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Egry EY, Fornari LF, Taminato M, Vigeta SMG, Fonseca RMGSD. Indicators of Good Nursing Practices for Vulnerable Groups in Primary Health Care: A Scoping Review. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2021; 29:e3488. [PMID: 34730764 PMCID: PMC8570252 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.5203.3488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective: to map the indicators of Good Nursing Practices in Primary Health Care, from
the perspective of Collective Health, reported to the vulnerable social
groups. Method: this is a scoping review according to the PRISMA Extension for Scoping
Reviews. The searches were carried out in2020 in six databases and in a
virtual library. Independent reviewers performed the reading of the full
texts, as well as treatment, analysis and synthesis of the content. Results: a total of 13 articles were found, the first from 2007 and the last from
2020. The data were classified according to the following empirical
categories: assessment and control of health conditions(3 indicators);
assessment of knowledge about health(3 indicators); use of sociodemographic
characteristics to estimate risks or vulnerabilities(3 indicators);
assessment and monitoring of health needs(5 indicators); promotion of safety
and trust in health services(6 indicators); and assessment of the care
process(4 indicators). Conclusion: the articles showed a variety of indicators that assess the interventions
carried out in the context of Nursing in Primary Care with vulnerable social
groups. These indicators are related to health conditions, especially those
of the biopsychological body, reported to vulnerable populations, especially
women, children, adolescents and older adults.
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- Emiko Yoshikawa Egry
- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Scholarship holder at the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Scholarship holder at the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Scholarship holder at the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Brazil
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Shamsikhani S, Ahmadi F, Kazemnejad A, Vaismoradi M. Typology of Family Support in Home Care for Iranian Older People: A Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18126361. [PMID: 34208269 PMCID: PMC8296177 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The world population is rapidly aging. In older people, age-related biological decline in most body systems causes functional decline, an increase in dependence, and an increased need for support, especially by their family members. The aim of this study was to explore the main aspects of family support for older parents in home care. This qualitative study was conducted using a deductive qualitative content analysis approach. Participants were 21 older parents living in their own homes, as well as four family members of some participants. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and then were analyzed using the primary matrix developed based on the existing literature. The main aspects of family support for older parents were grouped into five predetermined categories and one new category: "instrumental support", "financial support", "psycho-emotional support", "healthcare-related support", "informational-technological support", and "social preference support ". Family support for older people in home care is a multi-dimensional phenomenon. Family members can identify the needs of their older parents and provide them with appropriate support in collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance their quality of life, autonomy, and satisfaction with life.
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- Soheila Shamsikhani
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14155-4838, Iran; (S.S.); (A.K.)
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14155-4838, Iran; (S.S.); (A.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +98-21-8288-3590
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14155-4838, Iran; (S.S.); (A.K.)
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- Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Nord University, 8049 Bodø, Norway;
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Daban F, Garcia-Subirats I, Porthé V, López M, de-Eyto B, Pasarín MI, Borrell C, Artazcoz L, Pérez A, Díez E. Improving mental health and wellbeing in elderly people isolated at home due to architectural barriers: A community health intervention. Aten Primaria 2021; 53:102020. [PMID: 33774346 PMCID: PMC8039551 DOI: 10.1016/j.aprim.2021.102020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore the health effects of a community health intervention on older people who are isolated at home due to mobility problems or architectural barriers, to identify associated characteristics and to assess participants' satisfaction. DESIGN Quasi-experimental before-after study. SETTING Five low-income neighbourhoods of Barcelona during 2010-15. PARTICIPANTS 147 participants, aged ≥59, living in isolation due to mobility problems or architectural barriers were interviewed before the intervention and after 6 months. INTERVENTION Primary Health Care teams, public health and social workers, and other community agents carried out a community health intervention, consisting of weekly outings, facilitated by volunteers. MEASUREMENTS We assessed self-rated health, mental health using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and quality of life through the EuroQol scale. Satisfaction with the programme was evaluated using a set of questions. We analysed pre and post data with McNemar tests and fitted lineal and Poisson regression models. RESULTS At 6 months, participants showed improvements in self-rated health and mental health and a reduction of anxiety. Improvements were greater among women, those who had not left home for ≥4 months, those with lower educational level, and those who had made ≥9 outings. Self-rated health [aRR: 1.29(1.04-1.62)] and mental health improvements [β: 2.92(1.64-4.2)] remained significant in the multivariate models. Mean satisfaction was 9.3 out of 10. CONCLUSION This community health intervention appears to improve several health outcomes in isolated elderly people, especially among the most vulnerable groups. Replications of this type of intervention could work in similar contexts.
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- Ferran Daban
- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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