scholarly journals Ethnicity and race in access and usage of health and social care: results from a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 429-429
Author(s):  
Sandra Torres
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Ethnicity And Race ◽  
Older Populations

Abstract Scholarship on ethnicity and old age is at a crossroad now that increased diversity is a given in older populations. The same holds true for the study of the role that ethnicity and race play in access and usage of health and social care in old age. This presentation relies on a scoping review of scholarship published between 1998 and 2020 that brings attention to the ways in which ethnicity & race – as grounds for stratification and disadvantage - are made sense of in this scholarship. The presentation will describe the topics that the review divulged, whether racism has been acknowledged in this scholarship so far, and how this has been the case. In doing so, this presentation will argue that if we are to address the inequalities that older ethnic minorities face we need not only a diversity-astute research agenda but also an injustice-aware one.

scholarly journals ETHNICITY, RACE, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL CARE: STUDYING INEQUALITIES IN AN INJUSTICE-OBLIVIOUS WAY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S197-S197
Author(s):  
Sandra Torres
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Ethnicity And Race ◽  
Older Populations

Abstract Scholarship on ethnicity and old age is at a crossroad now that increased diversity is a given in older populations. The same holds true for the study of inequalities in old age as it relates to ethnicity and race. This presentation relies on a scoping review of scholarship published between 1998 - 2017 (n=336) that brings attention to the ways in which ethnicity/ race – as grounds for stratification and disadvantage - are made sense of in this scholarship. The presentation will describe the topics that the review divulged when it comes to the study of health and social care (i.e. access and usage; attitudes, preferences and experiences; assessment of programs suitability and self-care practices). In doing so, this presentation will argue that if we are to address the inequalities that older ethnic minorities face we need not only a diversity-astute research agenda but also an injustice-aware one.

scholarly journals Racialization Without Racism in Scholarship on Old Age

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 331-349
Author(s):  
Sandra Torres
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Old Age ◽  
International Migration ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Cultural Minorities ◽  
Ethnicity And Race ◽  
Social Scientific

AbstractPopulation aging and international migration have propelled the aging of ethno-cultural minorities to the forefront of social scientific inquiries. Examining how scholarship on old age makes sense of ethnicity and race has become relevant. Based on a scoping review of peer-reviewed articles published between 1998 and 2017 (n = 336), the present article asks whether the notions of racialization and racism inform this scholarship and argues that a racism-sensitive research agenda is needed.

scholarly journals The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Older Adults’ Decision-Making Related to Health, and Health and Social Care Services in Daily Life—A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Susanna Nordin ◽  
Jodi Sturge ◽  
Maria Ayoub ◽  
Allyson Jones ◽  
Kevin McKee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Information And Communication

Information and communication technology (ICT) can potentially support older adults in making decisions and increase their involvement in decision-making processes. Although the range of technical products has expanded in various areas of society, knowledge is lacking on the influence that ICT has on older adults’ decision-making in everyday situations. Based on the literature, we aimed to provide an overview of the role of ICT in home-dwelling older adults’ decision-making in relation to health, and health and social care services. A scoping review of articles published between 2010 and 2020 was undertaken by searching five electronic databases. Finally, 12 articles using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method designs were included. The articles were published in journals representing biology and medicine, nursing, informatics, and computer science. A majority of the articles were published in the last five years, and most articles came from European countries. The results are presented in three categories: (i) form and function of ICT for decision-making, (ii) perceived value and effect of ICT for decision-making, and (iii) factors influencing ICT use for decision-making. According to our findings, ICT for decision-making in relation to health, and health and social care services was more implicitly described than explicitly described, and we conclude that more research on this topic is needed. Future research should engage older adults and health professionals in developing technology based on their needs. Further, factors that influence older adults’ use of ICT should be evaluated to ensure that it is successfully integrated into their daily lives.

Humanising health and social care support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Protocol for a scoping review (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madison Milne-Ives ◽  
Rohit Shankar ◽  
Daniel Goodley ◽  
Kristen Lamb ◽  
Richard Laugharne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Improve Health

BACKGROUND Healthcare is shifting towards a more person-centred model, however, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can still experience difficulties in accessing equitable healthcare. Given these difficulties, it is important to consider how principles such as empathy and respect can be best incorporated into health and social care practices for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to ensure they are receiving humanising and equitable treatment and support. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this scoping review is to provide an overview of the current research landscape and knowledge gaps regarding the development and implementation of interventions based on humanising principles that aim to improve health and social care practices for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. METHODS The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome, and Study (PICOS) frameworks will be used to structure the review. Six databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo, and Web of Science) will be searched for articles published in English in the previous 10 years that describe or evaluate health and social care practice interventions under-pinned by humanising principles of empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect. Two reviewers will collaboratively screen and select references based on the eligibility criteria and extract the data into a predetermined form. A descriptive analysis will be conducted to summarise the results and provide an overview of interventions in three main care areas: health care, social care, and informal social support. RESULTS Results will be included in the scoping review, which will be submitted for publication by December 2021. CONCLUSIONS This scoping review will summarize the state of the field of interventions that are using humanising principles to improve health and social care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

scholarly journals The Experiences of Youth Who Identify as Trans* in Relation to Health and Social Care Needs: A Scoping Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 840-864 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward McCann ◽  
Brian Keogh ◽  
Louise Doyle ◽  
Imelda Coyne
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Research Education ◽  
Health Care Experiences ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Individual Human

There is an increased interest in the experiences of youth who identify as trans* to promote individual human rights and provide socially inclusive health and social care. This scoping review aimed to explore the experiences of youth who identify as trans*. A full search of relevant electronic databases was undertaken from the years 2006 to 2016. The search resulted in 1,656 hits and following the application of rigorous criteria, 20 papers were included in the final review. Date extraction was executed by two of the authors and a quality assessment tool was used to review the papers. The data were analyzed, and the key themes that emerged included the following: stigma, discrimination, and mental health; family relationships and supports; educational concerns; health care experiences; and vulnerability and health risks. The findings from the review are discussed, and the implications for policy, research, education, and practice are highlighted.

scholarly journals MEASURING SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS IN OLDER POPULATIONS: A SCOPING REVIEW AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S265-S265
Author(s):  
Gemma F Spiers ◽  
Barbara Hanratty ◽  
Fiona E Matthews ◽  
E Moffatt ◽  
A Kingston
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Home Ownership ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Area Deprivation ◽  
Older Populations

Abstract Socioeconomic status (SES) is often measured using indicators that are less relevant to older populations. Building on earlier debates about these issues, an up-to-date, critical review of contemporary evidence and approaches is needed. A key question is how these challenges might vary between countries and different socio-cultural contexts. An international systematic scoping review was undertaken to a) identify which measures of SES have been used in studies of older adults’ health, healthcare utilization and social care utilization, and b) critically appraise the application and validity of these measures in older populations. Systematic searches were conducted in five databases (Medline, Scopus, EMBASE, PsychInfo, Web of Science and Health Management Information Consortium) in May 2018. Studies were eligible if they reported data about the relationship between a measure of SES and self-rated health, healthcare use or social care use for people aged 60+ years, and were published after 2000 in a high-income country (as defined by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development). Sixty-two studies across seventeen countries were included. Measures used included: education (n=41), income (n=37), subjective SES (n=8), occupational or employment (n=10), area deprivation (n=10), combined wealth (n=7), home ownership (n=13), and housing conditions (n=2). A minority (n=7) used a range of proxy variables. The challenges of applying these measures to older populations will be considered. Attention is given to how these challenges may differ by country, whilst considering the added complexities of age, gender and socio-cultural context. Implications for future research on older adults’ health inequalities are discussed.

scholarly journals Identifying and understanding the health and social care needs of older adults with multiple chronic conditions and their caregivers: a protocol for a scoping review

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. e018247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elana Commisso ◽  
Katherine S McGilton ◽  
Ana Patricia Ayala ◽  
Melissa, K Andrew ◽  
Howard Bergman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Chronic Conditions ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Health And Social Care

IntroductionPeople are living longer; however, they are not necessarily experiencing good health and well-being as they age. Many older adults live with multiple chronic conditions (MCC), and complex health issues, which adversely affect their day-to-day functioning and overall quality of life. As a result, they frequently rely on the support of friend and/or family caregivers. Caregivers of older adults with MCC often face challenges to their own well-being and also require support. Currently, not enough is known about the health and social care needs of older adults with MCC and the needs of their caregivers or how best to identify and meet these needs. This study will examine and synthesise the literature on the needs of older adults with MCC and those of their caregivers, and identify gaps in evidence and directions for further research.Methods and analysisWe will conduct a scoping review of the peer-reviewed and grey literature using the updated Arksey and O’Malley framework. The literature will be identified using a multidatabase and grey literature search strategy developed by a health sciences librarian. Papers, reports and other materials addressing the health and social care needs of older adults and their friend/family caregivers will be included. Search results will be screened, independently, by two reviewers, and data will be abstracted from included literature and charted in duplicate.Ethics and disseminationThis scoping review does not require ethics approval. We anticipate that study findings will inform novel strategies for identifying and ascertaining the health and social care needs of older adults living with MCC and those of their caregivers. Working with knowledge-user members of our team, we will prepare materials and presentations to disseminate findings to relevant stakeholder and end-user groups at local, national and international levels. We will also publish our findings in a peer-reviewed journal.

scholarly journals International experiments with different models of allocating funds to facilitate integrated care: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. e021374
Author(s):  
Akram Khayatzadeh-Mahani ◽  
Ellen Nolte ◽  
Jason Sutherland ◽  
Pierre-Gerlier Forest
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Care ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Care Coordination ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Care Systems

IntroductionIntegrated care is viewed widely as a potential solution to some of the major challenges faced by health and social care systems, such as those posed by service duplication, fragmentation and poor care coordination, and associated impacts on the quality and cost of services. Fragmented models of allocating funds to and across sectors, programmes and providers are frequently cited as a major barrier to integration and countries have experimented with different models of allocating funds to enhance care coordination among service providers and to reduce ineffective care and avoid costly adverse events. This scoping review aims to assess published international experiences of different models of allocating funds to facilitate integration and the evidence on their impacts.Methods and analysisWe will adopt a scoping review methodology due to the potentially vast and multidisciplinary nature of the literature on different models of allocating funds in health and social care systems, as well as the scarcity of existing knowledge syntheses. The framework developed by Arksey and O’Malley will be followed that entails six steps: (1) identifying the research question(s), (2) searching for relevant studies, (3) selecting studies, (4) charting the data, (5) collating, summarising and reporting the results and (6) and conducting consultation exercises. These steps will be conducted iteratively and reflexively, making adjustments and repetitions when appropriate to make sure the literature has been covered as comprehensively as possible. To ensure comprehensiveness of our literature review, we also search a wide range of sources.Ethics and disseminationAn integrated knowledge translation strategy will be pursued by engaging our knowledge users through all stages of the review. We will organise two workshops or policy roundtables/policy dialogues in Alberta and British Columbia with participation of diverse knowledge users to discuss and interpret the findings of our review and to draw out policy opportunities and lessons that can be applied to the context of these two provinces.

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