scholarly journals The state of psychogeriatrics in Europe: challenges and opportunities in six European countries

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1243-1246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia Fernandes ◽  
Raimundo Mateos ◽  
Knut Engedal ◽  
Armin von Gunten ◽  
Max L. Stek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Know How ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
To Come ◽  
New Policies ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
National Governments

With the increase in aging all over the world, and the elderly population nearly tripling from 524 million (8% of the world's population) in 2010 to 1.5 billion (16% of the world's population) in 2050, we will face new challenges and opportunities in providing healthcare. In 2050, it is estimated that Europe will see an increase of 70% in elderly population aged over 65 years, and 170% in those aged over 80 years (World Health Organization (WHO), 2011). It is vital to respond to the needs of this emerging population and the consequent rise in chronic diseases, especially dementia and mental health disorders, which will overload the healthcare system, as well as raise health and social costs, and demand new policies from national governments (World Health Organization, 2012). We urgently need to know how to organize healthcare for elderly people in the years to come.

scholarly journals Ensuring elderly well being during COVID-19 by using IoT

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Prateek Pandey ◽  
Ratnesh Litoriya
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Health Organization

ABSTRACT As per the World Health Organization (WHO)[1], COVID-19 cases continue to surge, and the world must learn from this disaster. Most of the world economies are shattered due to this pandemic. The development of infrastructure to counter such deadly viral attacks in the future is the wisest investment that can be made. Another report from WHO [2] says that the elderly population is the most vulnerable section affected by the pandemic, and the threat to their life becomes manifold if they are living alone. Thus a well-formed elderly support framework is required to safeguard the vulnerable from COVID like disasters in the future. We report here on the research findings we conducted by laying out a mitigation system for elderly wellbeing during disastrous times. The proposed system demands a sound collaboration between software, hardware devices, the state, and social agencies.

scholarly journals Edentulism and shortened dental arch in Brazilian elderly from the National Survey of Oral Health 2003

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 817-823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Túlio Freitas Ribeiro ◽  
Marco Aurélio Camargo da Rosa ◽  
Rosa Maria Natal de Lima ◽  
Andréa Maria Duarte Vargas ◽  
João Paulo Amaral Haddad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Dental Arch ◽  
Shortened Dental Arch ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

OBJECTIVE: To describe the distribution of edentulism and estimate the prevalence of functional dentition and shortened dental arch among elderly population. METHODS: A population-based epidemiological study was carried out with a sample of 5,349 respondents aged 65 to 74 years obtained from the 2002 and 2003 Brazilian Ministry of Health/Division of Oral Health survey database. The following variables were studied: gender; macroregion of residence; missing teeth; percentage that met the World Health Organization goal for oral health in the age group 65 to 74 years (50% having at least 20 natural teeth); presence of shortened dental arch; number of posterior occluding pairs of teeth. The Chi-square test assessed the association between categorical variables. The Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used to assess differences of mean between number of posterior occluding pairs teeth, macro-region and gender. RESULTS: The elderly population had an average of 5.49 teeth (SD: 7.93) with a median of 0. The proportion of completely edentulous respondents was 54.7%. Complete edentulism was 18.2% in the upper arch and 1.9% in the lower arch. The World Health Organization goal was achieved in 10% of all respondents studied. However, only 2.7% had acceptable masticatory function and aesthetics (having at least shortened dental arch) and a mean number of posterior occluding pairs of 6.94 (SD=2.97). There were significant differences of the percentage of respondents that met the World Health Organization goal and presence of shortened dental arch between men and women. There were differences in shortened dental arch between macroregions. CONCLUSIONS: The Brazilian epidemiological oral health survey showed high rate of edentulism and low rate of shortened dental arch in the elderly population studied, thus suggesting significant functional and aesthetic impairment in all Brazilian macroregions especially among women.

scholarly journals Upaya Penerapan Imajinasi Terbimbing Untuk Menurunkan Tekanan Darah Pada Pasien Hipertensi

2022 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 267-273
Author(s):  
Baik Heni Rispawati ◽  
Dewi Nursukma Purqoti ◽  
Ernawati Ernawati ◽  
Supriyadi Supriyadi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Know How ◽  
Lower Blood ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

ABSTRAK Data world health organization (WHO) menunjukkan sekitar 1,13 Miliar orang di dunia menyandang hipertensi, artinya 1 dari 3 orang di dunia terdiagnosis hipertensi. Hipertensi disebut sebagai silent killer karena pada sebagian besar kasus tidak menunjukkan tanda dan gejala apapun, sehingga penderita tidak mengetahui jika dirinya terkena hipertensi. Tujuan Setelah diberikan penerapan imajinasi terbimbing diharapkan adanya perubahan tekanan darah pada penderita yg mengalami hipertensi pada Lansia dan mengetahui cara mengatasi hipertensi tanpa menggunakan obat. Pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dengan cara melakukan  sebelumnya pengukuran  tekanan  darah  pada  lansia selanjutnya melakukan imajinasi terbimbing. Ditemukan lansia menderita hipertensi tetapi blm tau cara pengobatan menggunakan non farmakologi dan Imajinasi Terbimbing ini belum pernah diterapkan di Desa lingsar. Dengan demikian program kesehatan ini sangat mendukung dan sangat efektif untuk dilakukan khususnya kegiatan Imajinasi Terbimbing ini agar dapat dijadikan sebagai program rutin seperti sosialisasi, program kesehatan. Pelaksanaan Imajinasi Terbimbing Ini sangat bagus untuk  menurunkan tekanan darah pada pasien Hipertensi. Oleh karena itu perawat di Puskesmas juga dapat mengaplikasikan teknik Imajinasi Terbimbing dalam membantu menurunkan tekanan darah pada pasien yang mengalami hipertensi Kata Kunci: Imajinasi Terbimbing, Tekanan Darah, Pasien Hipertensi ABSTRACT World Health Organization (WHO) data shows approx 1.13 billion people in the world have hypertension, meaning that 1 in 3 people in the world is diagnosed with hypertension. Hypertension is called the silent killer because in most cases it does not show any signs and symptoms, so the patient does not know if he has hypertension. Objectives After being given the application of guided imagination, it is hoped that there will be changes in blood pressure in patients who have hypertension in the elderly and know how to treat hypertension without using drugs. The implementation of this activity is done by first measuring blood pressure in the elderly and then doing guided imagination. It was found that the elderly suffered from hypertension but did not know how to use non-pharmacological treatment and this Guided Imagination had never been applied in Lingsar Village. Thus this health program is very supportive and very effective to be carried out, especially this Guided Imagination activity so that it can be used as a routine program such as socialization, health programs. Implementation of Guided Imagination This is very good for lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Therefore nurses at the Puskesmas can also apply the Guided Imagination technique to help lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension Keywords: Guided Imagination, Blood Pressure, Hypertension Patients

scholarly journals Implicações do uso do Aparelho de Amplificação Sonora Individual na qualidade de vida de idosos

CoDAS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Zorzetto Carniel ◽  
Juliana Cristina Ferreira de Sousa ◽  
Carla Dias da Silva ◽  
Carla Aparecida de Urzedo Fortunato-Queiroz ◽  
Miguel Ângelo Hyppolito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Hearing Handicap ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Post Hoc

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar, por meio de questionários padronizados, a qualidade de vida de idosos com deficiência auditiva diagnosticada que utilizam ou não a prótese auditiva (AASI) e de idosos sem queixa auditiva. Método Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com amostra não probabilística, distribuída em três grupos divididos da seguinte forma: 30 idosos com perda auditiva diagnosticada e com indicação para uso do aparelho de amplificação sonora individual (AASI), mas que ainda não faziam uso da prótese; 30 idosos com deficiência auditiva que usavam o AASI; e 30 idosos sem queixa auditiva. Os participantes completaram um questionário que investigava dados sociodemográficos e familiares, o Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version (HHIE-S) e o World Health Organization Quality of Life - versão breve (WHOQOL-Breve). Além das análises descritivas dos dados, foram realizados testes para comparação dos três grupos, aplicando-se a análise de variância (ANOVA) e o teste post hoc de Bonferroni. Resultados Os três grupos se diferenciaram significativamente em todos os domínios de qualidade de vida. O grupo de idosos com perda auditiva diagnosticada e com indicação para uso do AASI apresentou menores escores que o grupo de idosos com deficiência auditiva que usavam o AASI e que o grupo de referência. O grupo com AASI apresentou os melhores resultados de qualidade de vida. Conclusão A perda auditiva afeta a qualidade de vida do idoso. O uso efetivo da prótese auditiva é benéfico a esta população, melhorando suas condições de vida e saúde.

scholarly journals Characteristics of geriatric neurology patients treated at the central hospital of Sanglah Denpasar in 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Stephanie Elizabeth Gunawan ◽  
Anak Agung Ayu Putri Laksmidewi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Head Injuries ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Central Hospital ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an elderly person is someone who has entered the age of 60 years and above whose percentage tends to increase along with decreasing morbidity of the elderly. Geriatric Neurology itself is the study of a group of neurological diseases in the elderly. Based on 2012 data, the proportion of elderly population in Indonesia is 7.59%. This is accompanied by an increase in the dependency ratio of the productive age population to the non-productive age population. The results of the 2013 Basic Health Research showed an increase in the prevalence of neurological disease in the elderly which was the main cause of death in 15 regencies in 2011. It is to find out the 5 most neurological diseases in the elderly, clinical characteristics and outcomes of geriatric neurology patients treated at the Central Hospital of Sanglah.Methods: It is a retrospective study using no control by looking at medical records in geriatric neurology patients aged 60 years and over who visited the Central Hospital of Sanglah in the March to May 2019 period.Results: A total of 200 patients consisted of 111 men (55.5%) and 89 women (44.5%) who were divided into 5 most geriatric neurology diseases which included 1. ischemic stroke, 2. bleeding stroke, 3. brain tumor, 4. injury head, and 5. epilepsy. The number of deaths was 16, of which 7 cases were caused by sepsis and pneumonia.Conclusions: Stroke, tumors, head injuries and epilepsy are the dominant neurological diseases found. The focus of care and supervision of elderly neurology patients is expected to be further enhanced to prevent side effects that will extend the patient’s treatment period in the hospital which will automatically increase the burden on the hospital itself.

Impact of Tuberculosis in Elderly Population

2018 ◽  
pp. 326-338
Author(s):  
Gagan Chooramani ◽  
Pooja Singh
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Disease Outcomes ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Poor Memory

The World Health Organization has declared that the spread of tuberculosis is a global emergency. Despite the implementation of strong tuberculosis-control initiatives by WHO, this highly infectious disease continues to affect all vulnerable populations, including the elderly population. Adverse social factors and poor living conditions also affect the elderly much more than the young. The clinical characteristics of tuberculosis in older adults can be unusual and may be confused with age-related illnesses. Various factors related to old age can also cause complications in the diagnosis, treatment, and disease outcomes for tuberculosis patients. The contributory factors may be poor memory, deafness, mental confusion, or impairment of speech. In addition, therapy for tuberculosis in elderly individuals is challenging because of the increased incidence of adverse drug reactions. Hence, understanding the impact of these substantial aspects will help to overcome the problem of tuberculosis in the elderly population.

World Health Organization

1953 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-280
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
World Health ◽  
Director General ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Technical Assistance Program ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
National Governments ◽  
Technical Aid

The Executive Board of the World Health Organization held its eleventh session in Geneva, January 12–February 4, 1953, and nominated Dr. G. M. Candau of Brazil to succeed Dr. Brock Chisholm as Director-General when the latter's term expired in July; final action on the appointment of a new Director-General, as well as on other board recommendations, was to be taken by the WHO Assembly at the session scheduled to open on May 5. In connection with the participation of WHO in the United Nations technical assistance program, the board considered the effects of possible cuts in WHO's share of available funds. The Chairman (Jafar) noted that “health has been given a ‘back number’ in the sphere of socio-economic development”. He noted that total technical aid funds committed by WHO for the current year totaled nearly $10 million; to inform participating governments and organizations that WHO could no longer meet its commitments, Mr. Jafar continued, “will mean a reversal of policy which has encouraged national governments a great deal so far”. Other points emphasized by the board were: 1) that health projects required long forward planning on the parts of WHO and the governments concerned; 2) that the technical assistance program was one of the most important developments of the century and had been received everywhere with approval; 3) that rigid priorities for health programs were impossible since each government had to determine for itself what schemes were needed to develop its own health services; 4) that continued long-term planning would be needed in order to allow the Technical Assistance Board to know what funds would be received; 5) that reduction of administrative machinery was necessary; and 6) that in 30 months of technical assistance, WHO had received about $3 million in 1951 and $5.5 million in 1952.

scholarly journals Large fall in new HIV diagnoses in Latvia in 2002

2003 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
I Upmace ◽  
Laura Seïakova
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Foodborne Diseases ◽  
World Health Assembly ◽  
The World ◽  
Response Systems ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
National Governments

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published guidance to help national governments minimise terrorist threats to food by integrating the mechanisms which manage outbreaks of both unintentional and deliberate foodborne diseases and contamination (1,2). The need for guidance was raised during the 55th World Health Assembly in May 2002, and Terrorist threats to food: guidance for establishing and strengthening prevention and response systems (www.who.int/fsf) is a response to recent increasing concern worldwide about the possible use of chemical, biological or radionuclear (CBRN) agents against civilian populations.

Emerging Roles of Libraries and Librarians During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Fredrick Wawire Otike ◽  
Asmaa Bouaamri ◽  
Agnes Hajdu Barát ◽  
Péter Kiszl
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
World Health ◽  
Library Services ◽  
The World ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Changing Roles ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Learning Institutions

This chapter highlights the challenges and opportunities that have and will arise as a result of the epidemic. When the spread of CoronaVirus 2019 (COVID-19) was announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), most schools, colleges, and tertiary institutes around the world were ordered to close so as to contain the spread. Currently, most learning institutions are experiencing challenges related to how to provide critical services; the most critical ones are linked to the library services. With the COVID-19 pandemic still in place, it is evident that libraries will greatly be affected in their service delivery. This chapter, therefore, brings into perspective the eminent changing roles of libraries and the challenges and opportunities that did and will emerge as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides different library case studies and how the COVID-19 pandemic is being handled in Kenya, Morocco, and Hungary. The chapter puts into perspective new insights that will enable libraries to adapt quickly to the new technologies substituting the obsolete and redundant ones.

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