scholarly journals Understanding the Psychological Issues in The Geriatric Population in The Times of COVID-19- A Critical Review from The Lens of a Psychologist

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansi Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Mutant Variant ◽  
Study Analyse ◽  
The Times ◽  
And Coping

The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic hit India in January 2020 when the first confirmed case was reported at a general hospital of Kerala. Since then, the number of reported cases kept on increasing at a steady pace, we saw deaths, rise, fall and stagnancy in the number of cases in India while the figures of deaths reported remained worrisome. While India is currently battling with the deadly double mutant variant of the virus, the present critical review is an attempt to study, analyse and understand the need of catering to the needs of geriatric population, especially in a collectivistic culture like India, where elderly issues, psychological difficulties, and coping mechanism takes a back seat while there is constant fear of leading a healthy life especially in the testing times of a national pandemic, COVID-19. This critical review is an attempt to highlight the various issues dealt by the average Indian elderly, their lifestyle after retirement, sustaining means of livelihood in times of uncertainty and keeping a positive mindset for a better quality of life. This paper also attempts to enumerate few strategies required to inculcate a sense of life satisfaction and improved quality of life among the elderly.

scholarly journals Understanding the Psychological Issues in The Geriatric Population in The Times of COVID-19- A Critical Review from The Lens of a Psychologist

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansi Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Mutant Variant ◽  
Study Analyse ◽  
The Times ◽  
And Coping

The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic hit India in January 2020 when the first confirmed case was reported at a general hospital of Kerala. Since then, the number of reported cases kept on increasing at a steady pace, we saw deaths, rise, fall and stagnancy in the number of cases in India while the figures of deaths reported remained worrisome. While India is currently battling with the deadly double mutant variant of the virus, the present critical review is an attempt to study, analyse and understand the need of catering to the needs of geriatric population, especially in a collectivistic culture like India, where elderly issues, psychological difficulties, and coping mechanism takes a back seat while there is constant fear of leading a healthy life especially in the testing times of a national pandemic, COVID-19. This critical review is an attempt to highlight the various issues dealt by the average Indian elderly, their lifestyle after retirement, sustaining means of livelihood in times of uncertainty and keeping a positive mindset for a better quality of life. This paper also attempts to enumerate few strategies required to inculcate a sense of life satisfaction and improved quality of life among the elderly.

Family caregivers of the elderly: quality of life and coping in Estonia

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 539-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krista Tammsaar ◽  
Virve-Ines Laidmäe ◽  
Taimi Tulva ◽  
Koidu Saia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
And Coping

scholarly journals Implementación de un programa de formación a cuidadores de personas mayores con dependencia o discapacidad

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (3Sup) ◽  
pp. 75-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Stella Landinez Parra ◽  
Imma Quitzel CaicedoMolina ◽  
María Fernanda Lara Díaz ◽  
Leonor Luna Torres ◽  
Judy Costanza Beltrán Rojas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The Times

<p><strong>Resumen</strong></p><p><strong>Antecedentes.</strong></p><p>El incremento de personas mayores de 60 años en Colombia, cuya cifra representa el 10% del total de la población (1) secundario al aumento de la esperanza de vida, trae consigo nuevos desafíos en las políticas de salud y evidencia la necesidad de establecer nuevas estrategias de capacitación, especialmente en situaciones de dependencia y/o discapacidad en las cuales el cuidado de los adultos mayores está a cargo de un familiar quien asume el rol de cuidador informal. Lo anterior impacta negativamente su calidad de vida.</p><p><strong>Objetivo.</strong></p><p>Determinar el efecto generado en un grupo de cuidadores informales de personas mayores con la implementación de un curso de capacitación en la ciudad de Bogotá</p><p><strong>Materiales y métodos.</strong></p><p>El proyecto incluyó cuatro fases: a) Caracterización inicial y establecimiento de línea de base, b) implementación del curso de formación, c) medición final que incluyo evaluación de calidad de vida, dependencia y satisfacción con el programa, y d) análisis de resultados obtenidos. Los resultados se analizaron mediante estadísticos descriptivos y para valorar las diferencias entre las mediciones se utilizó la prueba no paramétrica de rangos de Wilcoxon.</p><p><strong>Resultados.</strong></p><p>Inicialmente se observó un alto índice de sobrecarga de los cuidadores; al finalizar el programa se reportaron cambios positivos en calidad de vida, dependencia y mejor utilización de los tiempos dedicados al autocuidado y al cuidado de los otros.</p><p><strong>Conclusiones.</strong></p><p>Las estrategias dirigidas a la formación de cuidadores informales permiten el empoderamiento de los cuidadores y una menor dependencia por parte de la persona cuidada, lo que redunda en la mejora de la calidad de vida de los dos.</p><p><strong>Palabras clave:</strong> Cuidadores; Persona mayor; Calidad de vida; Dependencia (DeSC).</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p class="Body"><strong>Background. </strong><strong></strong></p><p class="Body">The increase in the number of people over 60 years in Colombia, which represents 10% of the total population (1) secondary to increased life expectancy brings with it new challenges in health policy and highlights the need for establishing new training strategies, especially in situations of dependency and / or disability in which the care of the elderly is run by a family who assumes the role of informal caregiver. This condition has a negative impact in their quality of life.</p><p class="Body"><strong>Objectives: </strong><strong></strong></p><p class="Body">To determine the effect caused in a group of informal caregivers of dependent elderly and/or disabled in Bogotá.</p><p class="Body"><strong>Materials and methods:</strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p><p class="Body">The project included four phases: (a) Initial characterization and establishment of baseline; (b) implementation of the training; (c) final assessment, which included measurement of quality of life, dependence and satisfaction with the program, and (d) analysis results. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and to assess the differences between measurements the nonparametric Wilcoxon rank test was used.</p><p class="Body"><strong>Results</strong><strong><em>: </em></strong>Initially a high<em> </em>index<em> </em>of<em> </em>overload<em> </em>in<em> </em>caregivers<em> </em>was<em> </em>observed. At the end of the program, positive changes in life quality, level of dependence and a better use of the times spending in self-care activities and elderly caring routines were observed.</p><p class="Body"><strong>Conclusions</strong>: The strategies focusing on educating informal caregivers allow for their empowering and to lessen the level of dependence of the elder person being cared, which in turn increases the quality of life in both parts of the caring dyad.</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Caregivers; Aged; Quality of life; Dependency (MeSH).</p>

Clinical consequences of abuse and misuse of hypnotics and analgesics in geriatric population

Ból ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Paulina Trawka ◽  
Jakub Husejko ◽  
Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Sleeping Pills ◽  
Drug Classes ◽  
Clinical Consequences

Insomnia and pain coexist with chronic diseases, especially in the elderly, who are therefore the largest group taking hypnotics and analgesics. For this reason, seniors are at high risk of abusing these medications, leading to dangerous and unpredictable clinical outcomes. The article provides a literature review using the Pubmed, Medline, Embase and Google Scholar databases. The articles were analysed using the following keywords: drug abuse, sleeping pills, painkillers, benzodiazepines, opioids. The article presents the characteristics of medical substances belonging to sleeping pills and painkillers, taking into account the consequences of their misuse. Hypnotics and pain relievers, especially benzodiazepines and opioids, are the most abused drug classes in the elderly. In the case of hypnotics, apart from benzodiazepines, these are zolpidem and zopiclone or trazodone, and in the case of analgesics, codeine, tramadol, morphine or oxycodone and also paracetamol and NSAIDs. The problem of abuse and misuse of hypnotics and analgesics in the geriatric population is still growing and therefore more and more attention should be paid to this problem. Although this type of treatment is important to maintain a good quality of life for the elderly, proper education among staff, patients and their carers is also needed. Proper information provided by medical personnel plays an important role in this matter.

scholarly journals Emotional Repercussion and Changes Experienced by Family Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's: A Study in the Southern Region of Tocantins, Brazil

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Camila Rocha de Oliveira ◽  
Ellen Fernanda Klinger ◽  
Daniely de Sousa Prado ◽  
Larisse Aires Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Psychological Reactions ◽  
The Look ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Over Time

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common dementia among the elderly, but unfortunately, the early symptoms are mistaken for natural aspects of age. Thus, knowledge is an excellent tool to get a diagnosis still in the early stage. Aims: Therefore, this article addresses the psychological reactions of family caregivers of individuals with that disorder and coping conditions experienced by them. Methods: To this end, an exploratory descriptive study of qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews with primary caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer took place, and some of the participants were appointed by indicated Regional Tocantinense Association Brasilian Alzheimer’s - ABRAZ, not exceeding the expected number, the researchers received help in the indication of caregivers who were already part of this research. Results: Regarding the coping conditions, there was family resilience, some resorted even psychological aid, since the change in routine was essential for the welfare of the elderly. Five respondents knew little about the disease before diagnosis, however, they began to delve into the matter with a view to aid in the treatment. Thus the knowledge acquired over time only came to add, thereby contributing to an improvement in the quality of life in both parties. Conclusion: The look of psychology facing the coping experienced by caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s is of paramount importance, as well as knowledge of caregivers about the disease, although acquired over time, contributed to an improvement in the quality of life of both parties.

Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly: Sub-diagnosis and Sub-treatment

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
L.C. Castro ◽  
T. Salgado ◽  
M. Simões ◽  
C. Paz ◽  
O. Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Late Life ◽  
Later Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background:Although anxiety disorders prevalence and incidence decline in later life, anxiety is a major health problem for the elderly. Epidemiology, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety disorders are poorly studied in the geriatric population. Nevertheless, anxiety has a high impact on functional status and health-related quality of life.Aim:To underline the significant impact of anxiety in the elderly. to discuss the sub-diagnosis and sub-treatment of late-life anxiety and subclinical symptoms.Methods:Literature Review. MEDLINE and PubMed databases searches for peer-reviewed studies, published between 1998 and 2008, using combinations of the Medline Subject Heading terms anxiety, anxiety disorders and old age.Results:There are few studies in the literature addressing this topic. Late-life anxiety has a high prevalence and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, functional impairment, poorer quality of life and significant societal costs. Clinical studies show that most cases of anxiety disorders in late life are undetected and under-treated. Intervention research in late-life anxiety disorders is lacking.Conclusions:It is extremely important and urgent a more efficacious assessment and management of anxiety disorders in the elderly. It is also fundamental an increased attention to subtreshold anxiety, which will allow an earlier intervention and prevention of new cases of anxiety disorders. Well designed interventions will be capable of reducing the burden, morbidity and incidence of late-life anxiety.

Psychological issues in prosthetic and orthotic practice: A 25 year review of psychology in Prosthetics and Orthotics International

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Desmond ◽  
M. MacLachlan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Developmental Issues ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Medline Search ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
And Coping

In the inaugural edition of Prosthetics and Orthotics International, Fishman identified the psychological sciences as one of six indispensable areas of skill and knowledge in professional prosthetic-orthotic practice. Given the journal's significant role in reporting and developing pertinent research and practice, this review assesses the profile of psychology in prosthetic and orthotic research, as evidenced by the content of Prosthetics and Orthotics International since its inception. A MEDLINE search of the journal's abstracts over a twenty-five year period was conducted using the search terms: ‘psychology’, ‘psychosocial’, ‘quality of life’, ‘developmental’ and ‘coping’. Results of this search are summarised under the following headings: (a) body image; (b) coping and adjustment; (c) developmental issues; (d) psychosocial well-being; (e) quality of life; and (f) psychological factors leading to amputation. On the basis of this review, the authors conclude by highlighting a number of key areas where the psychological aspects of prosthetics and orthotics warrant further investigation and dissemination.

HUBUNGAN PERAN FAMILY CAREGIVER TERHADAP QUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
RIANI PRADARA JATI ◽  
Sekar Farah Nabila
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Family

  Penempatan peran yang baik bagi Family Caregiver sangatlah membantu lansia dalam meningkatkah qualitas hidupnya, meningkatkan motivasi dalam menjalankan hidup Penelitian ini bertujuan Mengetahui hubungan peran Family Caregiver dalam pemenuhan qualitas hidup bagi lansia di Kelurahan Langenharjo Kabupaten Kendal. DesainPenelitianDeskriptifKorelasional menggunakan pendekatan Krosectional,tehnikSamplingStratified Simple Random Sampling dengan karakteristik heterogen, dari populasi mempunyai hak yang sama untuk diseleksi sebagai sampel teknik undianPengambilan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Uji statistik Chi-square, dengan taraf signifikasi 5%jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini 70 sampel pada Family Caregiver dari 213 populasi yang ada. Hasil penelitian dari 70 responden didapatkan Peran Family Caregiver tidak baik dengan qualitas hidup tidak baik 33 (47,1%), sedangkan Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik 3 (4,3%). Untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia tidak baik sebanyak 6 responden (8,6%) sedangkan untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik sebanyak 23 responden (32,9%). Terakhir, untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia tidak baik didapatkan hasil 2 responden (2, 9%) sedangkan untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik didapatkan hasil 3 responden (4,3%)Menunjukkan nilai ρ value 0,001 (ρ < 0,05) berarti ada hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dengan kepatuhan lansia dalam keikutsertaan posyandu lansia. Disarankan kepada semua Family Cregiver lansia untuk mampu memahami pentingnya perhatian, dukungan bagi lansia dalammeningkatkan qualitas hidup yang lebih baik bagi lansia.   Kata kunci : Peran family caregiver, qualitas hidup, lansia.   ABSTRACT Placement of a good role for Family Caregiver is very helpful for the elderly to improve their quality of life, increase motivation in living life Research Objective: To know the relationship between the role of Family Caregiver in fulfilling quality of life for the elderly in Langenharjo Village, Kendal Regency. Descriptive Correlational Research Design uses a cross sectional approach, Sampling Stratified Simple Random Sampling technique with heterogeneous characteristics, from the population has the same right to be selected as a sample lottery technique Retrieving data using a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. Test Chi-square statistics, with a significance level of 5% the number of samples in this study 70 samples on the Family Caregiver from 213 populations. Results of the Study Of 70 respondents found the role of Family Caregiver was not good with poor quality of life 33 (47.1%) , while the role of the Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of a good elderly 3 (4.3%). For the distribution of the role of Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of the poor family as many as 6 respondents (8.6%) while for the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of good elderly as many as 23 respondents (32.9%). Finally, the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver with good quality of life for the poor is obtained by 2 respondents (2, 9%), while the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver with good quality of life for the elderly is obtained by 3 respondents (4.3%). 0.001 (ρ <0.05) means that there is a relationship between family support and the compliance of the elderly in the participation of the elderly posyandu. It is recommended to all elderly Cregiver families to be able to understand the importance of attention, support for the elderly in improving the quality of life better for the elderly   Keywords: Role of Family Caregiver, Quality of Life, Elderly

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