Research Forum on Challenges in Hearing Health Care for the Oldest Older Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-99
Author(s):  
Judy R. Dubno
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
Hearing Health

Purpose The purpose of this article is to introduce the invited Research Forum on challenges in hearing health care for the oldest older adults, which was presented at the 2014 HEaring Across the Lifespan conference (HEAL 2014). Method A brief overview of the three presentations in the special session is provided along with general conclusions. Conclusions Hearing health care needs of the oldest older adults are multifactorial and are related to auditory and cognitive declines; social, emotional, and lifestyle changes; and increasing physical disabilities and other comorbidities. Improved clinical outcomes for hearing health require personalized needs assessments by interprofessional teams and shared decision making on treatment options.

scholarly journals Unmet Hearing Health Care Needs: The Beaver Dam Offspring Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 103 (6) ◽  
pp. 1134-1139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott D. Nash ◽  
Karen J. Cruickshanks ◽  
Guan-Hua Huang ◽  
Barbara E. K. Klein ◽  
Ronald Klein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Beaver Dam ◽  
Hearing Health

Many Shades of Green: Assessing Awareness of Differences in Mental Health Care Needs Among Subpopulations of Military Veterans

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (10) ◽  
pp. 3168-3184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eileen M. Ahlin ◽  
Anne S. Douds
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Military Veterans ◽  
Rural Populations ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Access To Services ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Racial Ethnic

The current study sought to examine access to services by various veteran subgroups: racial/ethnic minorities, females, rural populations, and LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer). Generally, the Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) interviewed for this study did not feel that these subgroups were well served by the program and treatment options presently available, and that other groups such as males and urban veterans received better access to necessary psychosocial and medical care. This research extends studies that explore overall connection to services by further demonstrating barriers to receipt of services by specific subgroups of veterans, particularly those at risk for involvement in the criminal justice system.

scholarly journals Psychosocial resources in middle-aged and older adults with complex health care needs: results of a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imad Maatouk ◽  
Stefanie Wilke ◽  
Friederike Böhlen ◽  
Christoph Nikendei ◽  
Ben Schöttker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Home Visits ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Supportive Counseling

Abstract Background Older adults with multiple chronic somatic diseases are challenged by mental comorbidities and social environmental changes resulting in complex bio-psychosocial healthcare needs. Comparatively few studies have addressed the coping strategies and resources of this highly vulnerable group. This study used the INTERMED interview method as a basis to investigate the resources of home-dwelling older adults with complex health care needs. Methods Following a randomized controlled trial this qualitative study analyzed detailed notes taken by a trained psychosomatic doctor during 24 interventional supportive counseling home visits. The randomized controlled trial participants were recruited from the ESTHER cohort study, a population-based study of older adults conducted in the state of Saarland, Southwest Germany. Patients with complex health care needs identified with the INTERMED interview received the supportive counseling home visit intervention, which followed the principles of narrative-based medicine and explored the personal resources of the participants. Notes from 24 supportive counseling home visits were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Results The qualitative analysis from 24 home visits identified 387 single codes, from which two main categories and 14 subcategories were derived. Participants with complex health care needs named currently available present resources and personal/long-lasting resources representing the main categories. Eight main categories were derived within the field of currently available resources that were deemed helpful to cope with the actual situation. Personal/long-lasting resources comprise statements that reflect personal experiential and attitudinal resources gained through socialization and internalization of interpersonal experiences. Conclusion The highly vulnerable group of complex patients reported many social, personal and structural resources that play significant roles in helping them to deal with their current situation. Home care professionals need skills to recognize and use the many different potential resources each client is able to access, which could enhance their well-being.

Evaluating User Centered Design of E-Health for Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-50
Author(s):  
Tracy L. Mitzner ◽  
Katinka Dijkstra
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Aging In Place ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Older Users ◽  
The Impact ◽  
User Centered

Health care related technology, or E-health, has the potential to lessen the impact of the growing aging population on the health care system and support older adults' preference for aging in place. However, for technologies to be adopted by older users, research is needed to understand older adults' unique health care needs, their preferences for support, and their perceptions of technologies designed for health care. Specifically directed toward older users, this article highlights the need for user-centered design and the implications for technology acceptance, and describes studies that employed systematic subjective methods such as focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires to provide a rich, detailed depiction of older users' interactions with E-health. User-centered design evaluations involving older adults can help designers create products and services that are more likely to be adopted by older adult end users.

scholarly journals Engineering Improved Balance Confidence in Older Adults With Complex Health Care Needs: Learning From the Muscling Up Against Disability Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (8) ◽  
pp. 1525-1532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Hetherington ◽  
Tim Henwood ◽  
Paul Swinton ◽  
Justin Keogh ◽  
Paul Gardiner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Balance Confidence
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