scholarly journals Active Aging From Theory to Practice: National Experiences of Policy Making in Europe and Canada

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 429-429
Author(s):  
Francesco Barbabella
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Welfare State ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Societal Challenges ◽  
Aging Populations ◽  
State Models ◽  
Post Industrial

Abstract Born in Europe as a concept aiming to counteract new demographic and societal challenges, active aging has progressively become a key pillar of an extended welfare state for aging populations in many high-income countries. Needs, interests, and preferences of new aging cohorts are changing, becoming more diverse and requiring a better understanding and greater attention by policy makers, beyond mere social welfare programmes for those with social, economic or health needs. Active aging policies aim at improving individuals’ quality of life by optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security (WHO 2002), hence unlocking the potential of older people as active citizens in the community and the society. Since the focus is on a multidimensional concept of quality of life, active aging works at the intersection of labour, social, educational, family, infrastructure, and many other policy areas. However, there may be gaps and discrepancies between the concept in itself and its application at the policy level. The purpose of this symposium is to present and discuss how different post-industrial societies are advancing and implementing active aging policies, in the context of overarching societal challenges and competing needs. In this respect, the symposium focuses on four countries representing different traditional welfare state models: Canada, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom. These four case studies bring analyses of active aging policies at national and/or regional level, providing a picture of how such policies have been designed, how they evolved and what they have achieved in recent years.

Modern Approaches to Assessment of Quality of Life and prolonging the active aging of guests of the health resort

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 62-69
Author(s):  
S.A. Balakin ◽  
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Yu.D. Pestov ◽  
L.G. Sazonova ◽  
A.Ya. Dmitriev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Health Resort

scholarly journals Relationship between Active Aging and Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older Koreans: Analysis of the 2013–2018 KNHANES

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
MiJung Eum ◽  
HyungSeon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Subjective Health Status ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Unmet Healthcare Needs ◽  
Health Factors

With the increase in the aging population worldwide, social interest in having a vibrant and valuable old age has been increasing with changes in the perspectives on old age. This study aimed to determine the relationship between active aging and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in middle-aged and older Korean using national data. The subjects were 14,117 adults aged ≥55 years. HRQOL was evaluated using the EuroQol–5 Dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire, and active aging was defined based on the health factors, participation factors, and security factors. The average EQ-5D score was 91.04 ± 0.143. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis sequentially inputting the health, participation, and security factors showed that health factors had the strongest influence on HRQOL (F = 216.656, p < 0.001). In the final model, which included all variables, activity limit (B = −10.477, p < 0.001) and subjective health status (B = −7.282, p < 0.001) were closely related to the HRQOL. In addition, economic activity, income level, home ownership, private health insurance, and unmet healthcare needs were associated with HRQOL. The R2 of the model was 38.2%. To improve the HRQOL of middle-aged and older people, it is necessary to consider active aging factors. Furthermore, follow-up studies using various indicators reflecting active aging should be conducted.

scholarly journals LGBTQ+ Aging Research in Canada: A 30-Year Scoping Review of the Literature

Geriatrics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Kimberley Wilson ◽  
Arne Stinchcombe ◽  
Sophie M. Regalado
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Aging Populations ◽  
Diverse Groups

Canada has a unique socio-political history concerning the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. With aging populations, understanding diverse groups of older adults is paramount. We completed a systematic search and scoping review of research in Canada to quantify and articulate the scale and scope of research on LGBTQ+ aging. Our search identified over 4000 results and, after screening for relevance, our review focused on 70 articles. Five major themes in the literature on LGBTQ+ aging in Canada were identified: (1) risk, (2) HIV, (3) stigma, and discrimination as barriers to care, (4) navigating care and identity, (5) documenting the history and changing policy landscapes. Most of the articles were not focused on the aging, yet the findings are relevant when considering the lived experiences of current older adults within LGBTQ+ communities. Advancing the evidence on LGBTQ+ aging involves improving the quality of life and aging experiences for LGBTQ+ older adults through research.

scholarly journals The impact of symptoms on quality of life before and after diagnosis of coeliac disease: the results from a Polish population survey and comparison with the results from the United Kingdom

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilia Majsiak ◽  
Magdalena Choina ◽  
Dominik Golicki ◽  
Alastair M. Gray ◽  
Bożena Cukrowska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Coeliac Disease ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background Coeliac disease (CD) is characterised by diverse clinical symptoms, which may cause diagnostic problems and reduce the patients’ quality of life. A study conducted in the United Kingdom (UK) revealed that the mean time between the onset of coeliac symptoms and being diagnosed was above 13 years. This study aimed to analyse the diagnostic process of CD in Poland and evaluate the quality of life of patients before and after CD diagnosis. In addition, results were compared to the results of the original study conducted in the UK. Methods The study included 2500 members of the Polish Coeliac Society. The patients were asked to complete a questionnaire containing questions on socio-demographic factors, clinical aspects and quality of life, using the EQ-5D questionnaire. Questionnaires received from 796 respondents were included in the final analysis. Results The most common symptoms reported by respondents were bloating (75%), abdominal pain (72%), chronic fatigue (63%) and anaemia (58%). Anaemia was the most persistent symptom, with mean duration prior to CD diagnosis of 9.2 years, whereas diarrhoea was observed for the shortest period (4.7 years). The mean duration of any symptom before CD diagnosis was 7.3 years, compared to 13.2 years in the UK. CD diagnosis and the introduction of a gluten-free diet substantially improved the quality of life in each of the five EQ-5D-5L health dimensions: pain and discomfort, anxiety and depression, usual activities, self-care and mobility (p < 0.001), the EQ-Index by 0.149 (SD 0.23) and the EQ-VAS by 30.4 (SD 28.3) points. Conclusions Duration of symptoms prior to the diagnosis of CD in Poland, although shorter than in the UK, was long with an average of 7.3 years from first CD symptoms. Faster CD diagnosis after the onset of symptoms in Polish respondents may be related to a higher percentage of children in the Polish sample. Introduction of a gluten-free diet improves coeliac patients’ quality of life. These results suggest that doctors should be made more aware of CD and its symptoms across all age groups.

scholarly journals A Causal Relationship of Home Care Services on the Quality of Life among Survivors of Stroke in Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patoomthip ADUNWATANASIRI ◽  
Siriorn SINDHU ◽  
Napaporn WANITKUN ◽  
Chukiat VIWATWONGKASEM
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Care Services

Survivors of stroke suffer impairments associated with a complex need of care from healthcare services after being discharged from hospital and returning home, and these impairments affect the quality of their lives. This cross-sectional study, aimed at evaluating the pathways linking home care services, patient factors, and quality of life (QOL), was carried out by conducting interviews and questionnaires with stroke survivors at their homes. Simple random sampling was used to select the settings for data collection, and multi-stage sampling was used to select the samples. In all, 317 stroke survivors admitted to 13 hospitals in rural and urban setting were selected for participation in the study. The data obtained were analyzed by using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The hypothetical model demonstrated a good fit (chi-square = 15.299, df = 9, p = 0.083, GFI = 0.98, CFI = 0.98, RMSEA = 0.047). Statistically significant explanatory variables for the home care service had a direct effect on perceived self-management support, functional status, and QOL (β = 0.39, 0.12 and 0.11, respectively), while number of community supporters had a significant positive indirect effect on QOL through functional status (β = 0.13). The variables accounted for 56 % of the variance in QOL. This finding could be used by policy makers to make important policy development in home care services and help improve health outcomes. In particular, it is also recommended that policy makers push for policies that encompass self-management support and community support groups among stroke survivors in community settings.

scholarly journals The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life scale (PCOSQOL): Development and preliminary validation

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 205510291878819 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Williams ◽  
David Sheffield ◽  
Rebecca C Knibb
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Quality Of Life Research ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder amongst women, which can negatively impact quality of life. Research proposes that a more sensitive PCOS quality of life measure is needed. This study aims to develop and initially validate a quality of life scale for women with the condition in the United Kingdom. Women with PCOS (n = 714) took part in the development and initial validation of the 35-item polycystic ovary syndrome quality of life scale (PCOSQOL)(α = .95). Subscales include Impact of PCOS (α = .95), Infertility (α = .95), Hirsutism (α = .97) and Mood (α = .89). The PCOSQOL scale represents aspects of quality of life important to women with PCOS and may be more sensitive for use in the clinical and research settings.

Active aging, psychological well-being and quality of life of elderly and pre-elderly Malaysians during movement control periods

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Pei Boon Ooi ◽  
Derek Lai Teik Ong ◽  
Suat Cheng Peh ◽  
Siti Fairuz Ismail ◽  
Sally Anne Malar S Paramanathan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Psychological Well Being
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