scholarly journals What is the Status of Elderly Abuse in India: A Systematic Review Protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raunaq Singh Nagi ◽  
Sembagamuthu Sembiah ◽  
Anirban Chatterjee ◽  
Rudresh Negi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
General View ◽  
Social Construct ◽  
Institutional Settings ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
The Status ◽  
Review Protocol

AbstractElder abuse has been identified as one of the major problems of public health globally. Many types of mistreatment practices contribute to elder abuse. Also, the event has been known to occur in community as well as institutional settings such as hospitals and nursing homes. Elder abuse has been shown to affect the quality of life of individuals and increase premature mortality of the elderly. However, majority of elder abuse remains undocumented due to reasons such as fear and lack of awareness of one’s rights among others. Furthermore, the social construct of Indian societies makes the identification and acknowledgement of elder abuse challenging. Although, there have been studies and reports regarding the prevalence of elder abuse in India from various geographical regions, the strength of this evidence is unknown and a general view of prevalence of elder abuse in India is missing.We propose to undertake a systematic review and metanalysis of the published literature from India regarding the prevalence of elder abuse in any setting. For the purpose we will scan various indexing databases for identification of relevant studies and follow standard protocols and guidelines for formulation of evidence. The results of this study will give an entrusted overview of the status of elder abuse in India and aid policy-making initiatives and interventions to be directed accordingly.

scholarly journals The prevalence of elder abuse in institutional settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongjie Yon ◽  
Maria Ramiro-Gonzalez ◽  
Christopher R Mikton ◽  
Manfred Huber ◽  
Dinesh Sethi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Institutional Settings

scholarly journals Being treated like ‘waste’ during the ‘golden years’: Practical-theological perspectives

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petria M. Theron
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
South African ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The South ◽  
The Status ◽  
African Context ◽  
Practical Theological

The South African Government published the Older Persons Act no. 13 of 2006. The objectives of the Act are inter alia to maintain and promote the status, well-being, safety and security of older persons, to maintain and protect their rights and to combat abuse of older persons. This act is indispensable, as the elderly (people of 65 and older) form a growing segment of the South African population (4.767% in 1996 − 5.019% in 2011). They are in many regards extremely vulnerable, as they often face negative views regarding older people, experience discrimination, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Many atrocities are committed against them and one hears horror stories of older people who are abused and/or neglected by their own children and/or other people. One could almost say that these people, during their so-called ‘golden years’, are treated like ‘human waste’. I will investigate this phenomenon and attempt to interpret it within the South African context. I will then identify certain biblical guidelines to orientate one’s attitude towards old age and the elderly. To conclude, I will propose strategies to prevent elder abuse and restore human dignity to them.

Efficacy of physiotherapy for spinal kyphosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol v1

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiki Saimon ◽  
Takashi Kitagawa ◽  
Yuichi Abe ◽  
Ah-Cheng Goh
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Spinal Column ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Analysis Protocol

Kyphosis of the spinal column has been reported to increase with age. With the increased in life expectancy and a greater proportion of the elderly, it is predicted that the number of patients with spinal kyphosis will also increase in the future. Physiotherapy is a one of the Conservative treatments for spinal kyphosis. But efficacy of physiotherapy for spinal kyphosis is not clear. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the benefits and harms of physiotherapy for elderly patients with spinal kyphosis. We used a systematic review protocol template (dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.biqrkdv6). We followed the Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P, 2015) for preparing this protocol.

scholarly journals Defining polypharmacy in the elderly: a systematic review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. e010989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyede Salehe Mortazavi ◽  
Mohsen Shati ◽  
Abasali Keshtkar ◽  
Seyed Kazem Malakouti ◽  
Mohsen Bazargan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Review Protocol

scholarly journals Molecular characterization of xerosis cutis: A systematic review

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261253
Author(s):  
Ruhul Amin ◽  
Anna Lechner ◽  
Annika Vogt ◽  
Ulrike Blume-Peytavi ◽  
Jan Kottner
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Molecular Markers ◽  
Free Fatty Acids ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Dry Skin ◽  
Marker Selection ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Total Free Amino Acids ◽  
Review Protocol

Background Xerosis cutis or dry skin is a highly prevalent dermatological disorder especially in the elderly and in patients with underlying health conditions. In the past decades, numerous molecular markers have been investigated for their association with the occurrence or severity of skin dryness. The aim of this review was to summarize the molecular markers used in xerosis cutis research and to describe possible associations with different dry skin etiologies. Methods We conducted a systematic review of molecular markers of xerosis cutis caused by internal or systemic changes. References published between 1990 and September 2020 were searched using ‘MEDLINE’, ‘EMBASE’ and ‘Biological abstracts’ databases. Study results were summarized and analyzed descriptively. The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO database (CRD42020214173). Results A total of 21 study reports describing 72 molecules were identified including lipids, natural moisturizing factors (NMFs), proteins including cytokines and metabolites or metabolic products. Most frequently reported markers were ceramides, total free fatty acids, triglycerides and selected components of NMFs. Thirty-one markers were reported only once. Although, associations of these molecular markers with skin dryness were described, reports of unclear and/or no association were also frequent for nearly every marker. Conclusion An unexpectedly high number of various molecules to quantify xerosis cutis was found. There is substantial heterogeneity regarding molecular marker selection, tissue sampling and laboratory analyses. Empirical evidence is also heterogeneous regarding possible associations with dry skin. Total free fatty acids, total ceramide, ceramide (NP), ceramide (NS), triglyceride, total free amino acids and serine seem to be relevant, but the association with dry skin is inconsistent. Although the quantification of molecular markers plays an important role in characterizing biological processes, pathogenic processes or pharmacologic responses, it is currently unclear which molecules work best in xerosis cutis.

Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction after Noncardiac Surgery

2007 ◽  
Vol 106 (3) ◽  
pp. 572-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanton Newman ◽  
Jan Stygall ◽  
Shashivadan Hirani ◽  
Shahzad Shaefi ◽  
Mervyn Maze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cognitive Dysfunction ◽  
Neuropsychological Tests ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Noncardiac Surgery ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Status ◽  
Minimal Evidence

This article describes a systematic review on the research into postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in noncardiac surgery to ascertain the status of the evidence and to examine the methodologies used in studies. The review demonstrated that in the early weeks after major noncardiac surgery, a significant proportion of people show POCD, with the elderly being more at risk. Minimal evidence was found that patients continue to show POCD up to 6 months and beyond. Studies on regional versus general anesthesia have not found differences in POCD. Many studies were found to be underpowered, and a number of other methodologic difficulties were identified. These include the different types of surgery in studies and variations in the number and range of neuropsychological tests used. A particular issue is the variety of definitions used to classify individuals as having POCD.

scholarly journals Abuse among elderly living in old age homes of Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolitan City

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mira Adhikari Baral ◽  
KC Bhagwati ◽  
Pramila Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Status ◽  
Old Age Homes

AbstractElder abuse is a common social problem in developed and developing countries and it imposes a huge impact in the physical and mental health of the elderly. With the changes in the socioeconomic aspect of Nepalese society, many elderly are relocating from their homes to old age homes. This study was conducted to assess the status of abuse among the elderly before they enter to old aged homes.A cross sectional study was conducted to assess the status of abuse among elderly before they enter to the old age homes. Consecutive sampling technique was used and semi structured interview schedule was used to collect the data from 109 elderly residing in 6 old aged homes in Pokhara. Collected data was analyzed descriptive and inferential (chi square) statistics using SPSS version 16.The findings from the study showed that that 97.2% of the elderly experienced some forms of abuse before they were brought to the old Age home. Majority of them reported that they experienced neglect (83.5%) followed by verbal abuse (34.9) while least of them (5.5%) reported that they suffered physical abuse(2.8%) and financial abuse(2.8%). However, no significant association could be seen between abuse of elderly with age, education, marital status, place of residence, having children and adequacy of income. It is recommended that the nation develop and implement necessary plans to strengthen the social security of the people at their old age.

scholarly journals PREVENTION OF ELDER ABUSE IN DOMESTIC SETTING: ISLAMIC APPROACH

2019 ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Asiah Bidin ◽  
Noraida Harun ◽  
Kamaliah Salleh ◽  
Noor ‘Ashikin Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Individual Member ◽  
Elderly Parents ◽  
Islamic Perspective ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Status ◽  
Domestic Setting ◽  
Almost All

Elder abuse is a malicious act prevalent in almost all over the world. In searching for solutions, many theories have been introduced and initiated. Despite numerous approaches and research carried out to find ways to prevent elder abuse case, only a few studies have examined the prevention of elder abuse from an Islamic perspective. The aims of this article are to discuss the status of the elderly and the concept of family life in Islam. The article further explores the concept of prevention of elder abuse in a domestic setting from an Islamic perspective. This article applies a qualitative approach. The verses from al-Quran and the Sunnah/ Hadith of the Prophet (PBUH) were gathered and analyzed using content analysis. Based on the analysis, this article found that Islam has laid down a very clear provision pertaining to managing the family relationship by prescribing every individual member in a family the specific rights and obligations. The strict obedience and adherence to these provisions can prevent the problem of abuse of elderly parents by family members.

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