scholarly journals A Bibliometric Analysis on Global Psychological and Behavioral Research Landscape on COVID-19 Pandemic

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 879
Author(s):  
Xilu Dong ◽  
Xuqiu Wei ◽  
Fei Shu ◽  
Qiang Su ◽  
Juntao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Behavioral Research ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Selection Strategy ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Behavioral Issues ◽  
Attention Focus

The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in December 2019 has spread globally. The ongoing psychological and behavioral effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a major challenge to humanity, are of concern to researchers. To understand the academic community’s attention, focus and research collaboration on psychological and behavioral research during the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted a macro analysis using a bibliometric approach. Using the topic selection strategy of TS = (“COVID-19” OR “coronavirus disease 2019” OR “SARS-CoV-2” OR “2019-nCoV”) AND TS = (“behavio*”) AND TS = (“psycholog*”), 2096 high-quality research articles and reviews were downloaded as data from the Web of Science core collection on 16 November 2021. Through analysis and visualization, the following conclusions are drawn in this study: (1) The popularity and importance of psychological and behavioral research under COVID-19 has increased significantly and needs further attention; (2). Related research focuses on eight hotspots, with quarantine, health care workers, the elderly, students, pregnant women, family, consumers, social media and emergency preparedness knowledge as the focus of the research object; and (3) Research collaboration is relatively high at the author, organizational and national levels. However, low-income countries need to get more attention. Furthermore, this article would help researchers make decisions for the research of psychological and behavioral issues under COVID-19 and planning for future prospects to contribute to academic development and applied methodology.

scholarly journals Alignment of transtibial prostheses based on rollover shape principles

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. H. Hansen ◽  
M. R. Meier ◽  
M. Sam ◽  
D. S. Childress ◽  
M. L. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
A Priori ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Alignment Algorithm ◽  
Shape Alignment ◽  
Prosthetic Alignment ◽  
Alignment System ◽  
Prosthetic Feet ◽  
The Ideal

The authors examined the rollover shape alignment hypothesis, which states that prosthetic feet are aligned by matching their rollover shapes with an “ideal” shape. The “ideal” shape was considered to be the rollover shape of the ablebodied footankle system. An alignment algorithm and computational alignment system were developed to set transtibial alignments based on this hypothesis. Three prosthetic feet with considerably different rollover shapes were either aligned using the alignment system or not aligned (i.e. used previous foot's alignment), and then were aligned by a team of prosthetists. No significant differences were found between rollover shapes aligned by the computational alignment system and those based on standard clinical techniques (p = 0.944). Significant differences were found between the “no alignment” shapes and the prosthetist alignment shapes (p = 0.006), and between the “no alignment” shapes and the computational alignment system shapes (p = 0.024). The results of the experiment support the hypothesis that the goal of alignment is to match the prosthetic foot's rollover shape, as closely as possible, with an “ideal” shape. The hypothesis is also supported by its ability to explain the results of previous studies. Using an “ideal” rollover shape or surface as a goal for prosthetic alignment could lead to a priori alignment, eliminating the need for alignment hardware in some cases. Being able to build the alignment into a prosthesis without special hardware could be beneficial in lowincome countries and in the fabrication of lightweight prostheses for the elderly.

scholarly journals Equitable vaccine distribution promotes socioeconomic benefits globally

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nils Stenseth ◽  
Daoping Wang ◽  
Ruiyun Li ◽  
Tianyang Lei ◽  
Yida Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Low Income ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Modeling Framework ◽  
Distribution Strategy ◽  
Health Gains ◽  
Vaccine Distribution

Abstract Ensuring a more equitable distribution of vaccines worldwide is an effective strategy to control the COVID-19 pandemic and support global economic recovery. Here, we analyze the socioeconomic effects - defined as health gains, lockdown-easing benefit, and supply-chain rebuilding benefit - of a set of idealized vaccine distribution scenarios, by coupling an epidemiological model with a global trade-modeling framework. We find that overall a perfectly equitable vaccine distribution across the world (Altruistic Age-informed Distribution Strategy) would increase global economic benefits by 11.7% ($950 billion) per year, compared to a strategy focusing on vaccinating the entire population within vaccine-producing countries first and then distributing vaccines to non-vaccine-producing countries (Selfish Distribution Strategy). With limited doses among mid- and low-income countries, prioritizing the elderly who are at high risk of dying, together with the key workforce who are at high risk of exposure, is found to be economically beneficial. We further show that such a strategy would cascade the protection to other production sectors while rebuilding the supply chains. Our results point to a benefit-sharing mechanism which highlights the potential of collaboration between vaccine-producing and other countries to guide an economically preferable vaccine distribution worldwide.

scholarly journals Micronutrients - a Global Perspective on Intake, Health Benefits and Economics

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (5) ◽  
pp. 316-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgit Hoeft ◽  
Peter Weber ◽  
Manfred Eggersdorfer
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The United States ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Micronutrient Status ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Development And Aging

The link between a sufficient intake of vitamins and long term health, cognition, healthy development and aging is increasingly supported by experimental animal, human and epidemiology studies. In low income countries billions of people still suffer from the burden of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. However, inadequate micronutrient status might also be an issue in industrialized countries. Recent results from nutritional surveys in countries like the United States, Germany, and Great Britain indicate that the recommended intake of micronutrients is not reached. This notably concerns certain vulnerable population groups, such as pregnant women, young children and the elderly, but also greatly influences the general healthcare costs. An overview is provided on the gap that exists between current vitamin intakes and requirements, even in countries where diverse foods are plentiful. Folic acid and vitamin D intake and status are evaluated in more detail, providing insight on health and potential impact on health care systems.

scholarly journals Assessing and Improving Fitness to Drive in the Elderly People: a Scoping Review of Policies and Guidelines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salar Mohammaddokht ◽  
Mohammad Saadati ◽  
Babak Kashefimehr ◽  
Saber Azami-Aghdash
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
English Language ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Driving Ability ◽  
Fitness To Drive ◽  
Safe Driving ◽  
Elderly Driver ◽  
Persian Language ◽  
The World

Abstract Background: Several countries in the world have distinct policies and frameworks to assessment and promote fitness to drive in the elderly. Accordingly, this study has been conducted to analyze the processes, models, and policies to assessment fitness to drive and improving driving in the elderly in the world.Method: Expected data were collected using keywords older, old, elderly, aging, ageing, senior, polic*, process, programme, plan, guideline, framework, driving capacity, driving eligibility, safe drive, fitness to drive, renewal driving license, commercial driver, driving qualification, driving ability, driving evaluation, driving assessment and their Persian equivalents from various English-language databases included: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and Persian-language databases Included: IranDoc, SID, and MagIran. In this study, the Arkesy and O’Malley frameworks were employed.Results: Eventually, 24 papers and reports were included in the study. Vision assessment was the main item to judge the fitness to drive in the elderly, followed by driving assessment, cognitive assessment, and motor assessment. The in-person, postal, and online renewal of license were the most common method of renewal. General practitioners were the principal performers to measure driving fitness. In most all reports and papers, there were policies on empowering the elderly driver, including providing safe driving tips, optional driving skills tests, holding retraining courses, and so on. The most significant supporting policies included introducing alternative transportation to preserve the independence of the elderly. This study explained that clinical assessment is normally performed in drivers older than 75 years old to diagnose disorders and treat and prevent them in distinct time periods.Conclusion: Most high-income countries have worthwhile experience in measuring and improving the fitness to drive in the elderly and enforce different laws according to environmental, social, and political conditions. Utilizing these experiences by considering economic and social differences can be useful and practical for middle and low-income countries.

Incidence and epidemiology

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Naiem Moiemen ◽  
Ammar Allouni
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
Mass Casualties ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Vulnerable Patients ◽  
In Fire ◽  
Vulnerable Adults

Burns is a global injury with devastating outcomes. Over 95% of burns occurs in low-income countries. The incidence is particularly significant in vulnerable groups. Scalds are the commonest injuries in toddlers, followed by contact burns while flame burns are less than 10%. The commonest injury in preschool children is scald followed by contact then flame burns. Flame burns are the commonest in older children over the age of 9 years. The incidence of burns in the elderly is rising especially in high-income countries as the life expectancy increases, however the outcome in this group is still unsatisfactory. Non-accidental burns of children, elderly and vulnerable adults require collaborative managements between different agencies to insure safeguarding vulnerable patients. Although health and legislations has dramatically reduced the number of burns injuries in fire disasters, terrorist attacks has become the commonest source of mass casualties.

Neurological disorder screening in the elderly in low-income countries

2012 ◽  
Vol 259 (10) ◽  
pp. 2189-2197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicity Dewhurst ◽  
Matthew J. Dewhurst ◽  
Golda Orega ◽  
William K. Gray ◽  
William Howlett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Neurological Disorder ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Low Income Countries

scholarly journals Eliciting Survival Expectations of the Elderly in Low-Income Countries: Evidence From India

Demography ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 673-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeline Delavande ◽  
Jinkook Lee ◽  
Seetha Menon
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Survival Expectations

scholarly journals Mini Nutritional Assessment of rural elderly people in Bangladesh: the impact of demographic, socio-economic and health factors

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 968-974 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zarina Nahar Kabir ◽  
Tamanna Ferdous ◽  
Tommy Cederholm ◽  
Masuma Akter Khanam ◽  
Kim Streatfied ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveIn stating the Millennium Development Goals, the United Nations aims to halve malnutrition around the world by 2015. Nutritional status of the elderly population in low-income countries is seldom focused upon. The present study aimed to evaluate the magnitude of malnutrition among an elderly population in rural Bangladesh.Design and settingData collection for a multidimensional cross-sectional study of community-based elderly people aged 60 years and over was conducted in a rural area in Bangladesh.SubjectsOf 850 randomly selected elderly individuals, 625 participated in home interviews. Complete nutritional information was available for 457 individuals (mean age 69 ± 8 years, 55% female). Nutritional status was assessed using an adapted form of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) including body mass index (BMI). Age, sex, education, household expenditure on food and self-reported health problems were investigated as potential predictors of nutritional status.ResultsBMI < 18.5 kg m− 2, indicating chronic energy deficiency, was found in 50% of the population. MNA revealed a prevalence of 26% for protein–energy malnutrition and 62% for risk of malnutrition. Health problems rather than age had a negative impact on nutritional status. Level of education and food expenditure were directly associated with nutritional status.ConclusionIn order to reduce world hunger by half in the coming decade, it is important to recognise that a substantial proportion of the elderly population, particularly in low-income countries, is undernourished.

scholarly journals Use of translated versions of the MMSE with South Asian elderly patients in the UK

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-47
Author(s):  
Rashda Tabassum ◽  
Syed Hasan Jawed
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The World ◽  
The Uk

The elderly population is increasing all over the world, a trend expected to continue well into the next century, particularly in low-income countries (Levkoff et al, 1995). There is an established association between increasing age and cognitive decline (Fillenbaum, 1984) and dementias are common in this age group.

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