scholarly journals Telehealth and digital developments in society that persons 75 years and older in European countries have been part of: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moonika Raja ◽  
Jorunn Bjerkan ◽  
Ingjerd G. Kymre ◽  
Kathleen T. Galvin ◽  
Lisbeth Uhrenfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older People ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
New Technology ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
New Device ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
New Devices

Abstract Background Demographic changes are leading to an ageing population in Europe. People are becoming more dependent on digital technologies and health ministries invest increasingly in digitalisation. Societal digital demands impact older people and learning to use new telehealth systems and digital devices are seen as a means of securing their needs. Methods The present study undertakes a scoping review in order to map relevant evidence about telehealth and digital developments in society involving citizens aged 75 and over in European countries. It focuses on their experiences and the main barriers to, and facilitators of, societal digital demands. A framework proposed by Arksey and O`Malley was used to guide the scoping review process. The studies included in the review covered telehealth, digital technology and digital devices, and the context covered participants` own home or surroundings. A comprehensive search on PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, Embase and Open Grey was undertaken. Results Out of 727 identified citations, 13 sources which met the inclusion criteria (9 original study articles, 2 theses, 1 letter about a product and 1 project report). Few of the studies identified have investigated European citizens 75 years and older separately. The studies included varied in their design, location and focus. Older people have experienced both telehealth and digital devices making life easier and the opposite. The outstanding facilitator found was that technology should be easy to use, and difficulty in remembering the instructions was seen as an important barrier. Interestingly, both social support and lack of social support were found as facilitators of using new devices. Conclusions Telehealth may give a sense of security but learning to use a new device often takes extra effort. Older people were more open to new devices if the possible advantages of the new technology outweighed the effort that would be involved in adopting a new strategy. As technology develops rapidly, and life expectancy in Europe is anticipated to rise continually, there is a need for new and additional research among older European citizens. Future research should cover the technical solutions most relevant to older people today, social support and participants` access to the devices.

scholarly journals Digital Developments in Society That Persons 75 Years and Older Have Been Part of: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 258-259
Author(s):  
Moonika Raja ◽  
Jorunn Bjerkan ◽  
Ingjerd Kymre ◽  
Kathleen Galvin ◽  
Lisbeth Uhrenfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Relevant Evidence ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Important Barrier ◽  
Comprehensive Search ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
People Today

Abstract The population in Europe is ageing and people are becoming more than ever dependent on digital technologies. The present study aims to map relevant evidence about digital developments in society involving people aged 75 and over in European countries. It focuses on their experiences and the main barriers to, and facilitators of, societal digital demands. Scoping reviews can be used when the purpose is to identify types of available evidence and clarify concepts, this process was guided by a framework proposed by Arksey and O`Malley. The studies included in the review covered digital technology, digital devices and telehealth, and the context covered participants` own home or surroundings. A comprehensive search was made on CINAHL, Embase, Pubmed/MEDLINE, Scopus and Open Grey. Out of 727 identified citations, 13 sources which met the inclusion criteria (9 original study articles, 2 theses, 1 letter about a product and 1 project report). The studies included varied in their focus, design and location. Older European citizens have experienced technology making life easier and the opposite. The outstanding facilitator found was that technology should be easy to use. Interestingly, both social support and lack of social support were found as facilitators of using new technology and difficulty in remembering the instructions was seen as an important barrier. As technology develops rapidly, there is a need for new and additional research among older European citizens. Future research should cover participants` access to the devices, social support and the technical solutions most relevant to older people today.

scholarly journals The factors associated with entry to formal care for the elderly in Scotland: A longitudinal analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Helen Corby ◽  
Dawn Everington ◽  
John Starr ◽  
Ian J. Deary ◽  
Chris Dibben
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Older People ◽  
Longitudinal Analysis ◽  
Housing Tenure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Formal Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Scottish Population

BackgroundLosing independence is a concern for older people, and sadly a reality for many. In Scotland there is an ageing population and unlike the rest of the UK, a policy to provide free personal and nursing care for those in need of assistance; this makes loss of independence high on the agenda of government, local authorities, care providers, older people and their families alike. ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the factors associated with entry to formal care for older people in Scotland. In addition to socio-demographic, geographical and health characteristics, this study considered three lesser studied or novel factors: living in a flat, population density and recent employment. MethodsA Scottish Longitudinal Study project (https://sls.lscs.ac.uk/) provided a 5.3% representative sample of the Scottish population for longitudinal analysis. This included people aged 65 and older in 1991 whose care-entry status was then followed-up in 2001. FindingsAssociations were found for age, sex, marital status, longterm illness, housing tenure, recent employment, urban/rural classification and population density. Notably, whilst living in rural areas had a protective association with formal care home entry (OR 0.35 [95% CI 0.29,0.43]), paradoxically, living in areas with a low population density was associated with greatly increased odds (OR 9.05 [95% CI 7.34, 11.19]). ConclusionsThis study indicates that the factors associated with care-entry in the Scottish population are similar to those in other Western countries. Possible explanations and justifications for the apparently paradoxical association found for population density are discussed. This finding might be relevant in populations outside Scotland, and future research should explore this.

scholarly journals Sustainable Adaptation of New Technology—The Case of Humanoids Used for the Care of Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3770 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Ejdys ◽  
Katarzyna Halicka
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Ageing Population

Ageing population poses new social, technological, and research challenges. It is anticipated that, by 2080, Poland will be in the group of counties that will have one-third of their population aged over 65. Different strategies aim at dealing with the mentioned demographic challenge, including widespread use of humanoids in the care of older people. As this research was the first of its kind in Poland, this article aims to identify the perceived key benefits that could shape positive attitudes toward humanoids in the care of older people. Based on the specific attributes of a humanoid technology, the model hypothesizes that an attitude toward a technology can be directly shaped by four kinds of perceived benefits, namely an impact on the quality of life, functional aspects, ethical problems, and a social impact. Also, a theoretical model assumes that a user attitude toward a humanoid technology is predicted to have an indirect influence on the future intended use. A survey method was used to collect research data. An electronic questionnaire was used to conduct confidential interviews of Polish citizens. All in all, 643 questionnaires were filled. Results received using structural equation modeling confirmed that the most important factor shaping human attitudes was a perceived social impact received from the use of humanoids in the care of the lonely people and making life more enjoyable for the elderly. Results also confirmed that men had a more positive attitude toward humanoids than women. Among different age groups of respondents, people between 26–40 years of age had the most relatively positive attitude toward humanoids.

scholarly journals The application of social innovation as it relates to older people and the implications for future policymaking: a scoping review

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-153
Author(s):  
Holly Louise Crossen-White ◽  
Ann Hemingway ◽  
Adele Ladkin
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Policy Responses

Purpose Social innovation has received increasing attention in recent decades (Agostini et al., 2017). This study aims to consider how the concept has been applied to the issue of ageing and what can be learnt about effective policy responses. Design/methodology/approach The acknowledged lack of understanding generally about the concept makes it timely to undertake a scoping review of the current evidence from social innovation projects associated with older people. A scoping review is considered appropriate where there is a need to “identify and analyse knowledge gaps” (Munn et al., 2018, p. 2). Findings Findings from the scoping review indicate that, as yet, the concept of social innovation is not fully defined. However, it has widespread appeal across a diverse range of disciplines and has the potential to generate innovative policy responses. Originality/value A key argument identified is the need to change the public’s perceptions of ageing and devise public policies that encourage and nurture age-friendly communities. In summation, although social innovation has the potential to act as a policy driver, but to be effective, it is necessary to devise robust strategies to ensure full user-engagement and active involvement of communities. Therefore, it is the process of delivery that needs urgent attention in any future research into social innovation.

scholarly journals Social Support, Socio-Economic Status, Health and Abuse among Older People in Seven European Countries

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e54856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Gabriella Melchiorre ◽  
Carlos Chiatti ◽  
Giovanni Lamura ◽  
Francisco Torres-Gonzales ◽  
Mindaugas Stankunas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older People ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Socio Economic Status

scholarly journals Sustainable Adaptation of New Technology — The Case of Humanoids Used for the Care of Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Ejdys ◽  
Katarzyna Halicka
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Demographic Challenges ◽  
The Future ◽  
Technological Impact

The processes of an ageing population are becoming a challenge in the context of social, technological, and research policy. Also, according to the perspective 2080, Poland belongs to the group of counties with the prognosticated number of citizens over 65 to account for one-third of the population. Different strategies aimed at dealing with the mentioned demographic challenges include widespread use of humanoids in care for older people. As the research of such nature was the first in Poland, this article aimed to identify the factors and their interlinks that determine the attitude and the future use of humanoids by older people of the Polish society. Based on the specific attributes of humanoid technology, the model hypothesises that an attitude to technology can be directly predicted by four perceived technology attributes, namely an impact on the quality of life, technological impact, ethical and social problems, while user attitude towards humanoid technology is predicted to have an indirect influence on the future intention of use. A survey method was used to collect research data. An electronic questionnaire was used to conduct confidential interviews. Finally, 643 filled questionnaires were received.  Results received via a regression analysis confirmed that the most important factor influencing human attitudes was a positive social impact achieved using humanoids in the care of lonely people and improving the safety of older people. Another important factor was a technological impact from the use of humanoids performing functions desired by respondents. The technology in question could be useful for reminding older people about taking medication, informing family members about the health condition of their older people and calling for help on their behalf.

scholarly journals Eating Alone or Together among Community-Living Older People—A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3495
Author(s):  
Amanda Björnwall ◽  
Ylva Mattsson Sydner ◽  
Afsaneh Koochek ◽  
Nicklas Neuman
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Research Designs

Research on healthy aging commonly concerns problems related to loneliness and food intake. These are not independent aspects of health since eating, beyond its biological necessity, is a central part of social life. This scoping review aimed to map scientific articles on eating alone or together among community-living older people, and to identify relevant research gaps. Four databases were searched, 989 articles were identified and 98 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. In the first theme, eating alone or together are treated as central topics of interest, isolated from adjoining, broader concepts such as social participation. In the second, eating alone or together are one aspect of the findings, e.g., one of several risk factors for malnutrition. Findings confirm the significance of commensality in older peoples’ life. We recommend future research designs allowing identification of causal relationships, using refined ways of measuring meals alone or together, and qualitative methods adding complexity.

scholarly journals The digital development within society that persons of 75 years and older in European countries have been part of: A scoping review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Moonika Raja ◽  
Jorunn Bjerkan ◽  
Ingjerd G. Kymre ◽  
Kathleen T. Galvin ◽  
Lisbeth Uhrenfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
The Body ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Study Selection ◽  
Digital Development ◽  
Review Protocol

Over the past decades countries of the world have experienced increase in the share of older people in demographics and the number is expected to rise even more. People are becoming more than ever dependent on digital technologies. The aim of this study is to map the body of literature concerning historical digital development over the last 20 years that people of 75 years and older in European countries have been part of. Moreover the goal is to identify research gaps in the existing literature in order to inform future research. The five-staged Arksey and O’Malley methodology framework is used to guide the scoping review process. Research strategy and eligibility criteria are defined. The study selection is made based on the eligibility criteria. A framework developed for the scoping review informs the charting of data from the included studies. Results will be summarized with criteria relevant for policy-makers, healthcare providers and the public.

scholarly journals The use of social network analysis in social support and care: a systematic scoping review protocol

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosario Fernández-Peña ◽  
María-Antonia Ovalle-Perandones ◽  
Pilar Marqués-Sánchez ◽  
Carmen Ortego-Maté ◽  
Nestor Serrano-Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Long Term Conditions ◽  
Scoping Reviews

Abstract Background In recent decades, the literature on Social Network Analysis and health has experienced a significant increase. Disease transmission, health behavior, organizational networks, social capital, and social support are among the different health areas where Social Network Analysis has been applied. The current epidemiological trend is characterized by a progressive increase in the population’s ageing and the incidence of long-term conditions. Thus, it seems relevant to highlight the importance of social support and care systems to guarantee the coverage of health and social needs within the context of acute illness, chronic disease, and disability for patients and their carers. Thus, the main aim is to identify, categorize, summarize, synthesize, and map existing knowledge, literature, and evidence about the use of Social Network Analysis to study social support and care in the context of illness and disability. Methods This scoping review will be conducted following Arksey and O'Malley's framework with adaptations from Levac et al. and Joanna Briggs Institute’s methodological guidance for conducting scoping reviews. We will search the following databases (from January 2000 onwards): PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science Core Collection, SCOPUS, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PROSPERO, and DARE. Complementary searches will be conducted in selected relevant journals. Only articles related to social support or care in patients or caregivers in the context of acute illnesses, disabilities or long-term conditions will be considered eligible for inclusion. Two reviewers will screen all the citations, full-text articles, and abstract the data independently. A narrative synthesis will be provided with information presented in the main text and tables. Discussion The knowledge about the scientific evidence available in the literature, the methodological characteristics of the studies identified based on Social Network Analysis, and its main contributions will highlight the importance of health-related research's social and relational dimensions. These results will shed light on the importance of the structure and composition of social networks to provide social support and care and their impact on other health outcomes. It is anticipated that results may guide future research on network-based interventions that might be considered drivers to provide further knowledge in social support and care from a relational approach at the individual and community levels. Trial registration Open Science Framework https://osf.io/dqkb5.

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