scholarly journals Dietary Patterns and health outcomes among older adults: A protocol for scoping review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parimala Mohanty ◽  
Sangeetha Shyam ◽  
Harvinder Kaur A/P Gilcharan Singh ◽  
Lipilekha Patnaik ◽  
Ambarish Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Dietary Patterns

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Tai Chi for Health Promotion of Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Meta-Analyses

2021 ◽  
pp. 155982762110012
Author(s):  
Fei-Chi Yang ◽  
Aishwarya B. Desai ◽  
Pelareh Esfahani ◽  
Tatiana V. Sokolovskaya ◽  
Doreen J. Bartlett
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
General Health ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Meta Analyses

Background. Tai Chi is a form of exercise that is accessible to people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, making it a potentially valuable activity for health promotion of older adults. Purpose. The objective of this scoping review was to summarize the current knowledge about the effectiveness of Tai Chi for older adults across a range of general health outcomes from published, peer reviewed, unique meta-analyses. Methods. Meta-analyses were retrieved from Medline, Embase, AMED, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, PsychINFO, Web of Science, PubMed Health, and the Cochrane Library from database inception to late August 2019. Multistage deduplication and screening processes identified eligible full-length meta-analyses. Two people independently appraised 27 meta-analyses based on the GRADE system and organized results into 3 appendices subsequently collated into heterogeneous, statistically significant, and statistically insignificant tables. Results. “High” and “moderate” quality evidence extracted from these meta-analyses demonstrated that practicing Tai Chi can significantly improve balance, cardiorespiratory fitness, cognition, mobility, proprioception, sleep, and strength; reduce the incidence of falls and nonfatal stroke; and decrease stroke risk factors. Conclusions. Health care providers can now recommend Tai Chi with high level of certainty for health promotion of older adults across a range of general health outcomes for improvement of overall well-being.

Education and skills training for care partners of hospitalised older adults: A scoping review

2021 ◽  
pp. 001789692110341
Author(s):  
Madeline Carbery ◽  
Samantha Schwartz ◽  
Nicole Werner ◽  
Beth Fields
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Hospital Care ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Individual Care ◽  
Care Partners ◽  
The Usa

Background: The care partners of hospitalised older adults often feel dissatisfied with the education and skills training provided to them, resulting in unpreparedness and poor health outcomes. Objective: This review aimed to characterise and identify gaps in the education and skills training used with the care partners of older adults in the hospital. Methods: We conducted a scoping review on the education and skills training practices used with the care partners of hospitalised older adults in the USA via sources identified in the PubMed, PsychINFO and CINAHL databases. Results: Twelve studies were included in this review. Results illustrate that nurses utilise multiple modes of delivery and frequently provide education and skills training tailored to the needs of care partners at the latter end of hospital care. The provision of education and skills training varies greatly, however, including who provides education, in what way information is conveyed, and how care partner outcomes are measured. Conclusion: This is the first scoping review to describe and synthesise the education and skills training practices used with care partners of hospitalised older adults. Findings highlight the need for education and skills training to be interprofessional, tailored to individual care partners’ needs and begin at, or even before, the hospital admission of older adult patients.

scholarly journals Intergenerational Engagement in Residential Settings: A Scoping Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 851-851
Author(s):  
Andrea Gardiola ◽  
Raza Mirza ◽  
Amanda Bull ◽  
Christopher Klinger ◽  
Jessica Hsieh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Hand Search ◽  
Intergenerational Interactions ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Intergenerational engagement provides a rich environment for people of different ages to come together and exchange life stories, skills, and knowledge. Today, intergenerational interactions are decreasing, however, these exchanges can have positive implications for seniors in residential care homes (RCHs) and younger persons. A scoping review following Arksey and O’Malley’s five-step framework was conducted to investigate the impact of intergenerational engagement and programs (IGPs) on older adults in RCHs. A systematic search of ten electronic databases and hand search of references was carried out; thematic content analysis to established key themes. A total of 1,183 academic and grey literature sources were reviewed, with 66 full-text studies assessed for eligibility. Of these sources, 35 studies met inclusion criteria. Studies highlighted four main themes: 1. Types of IGPs, 2. Psycho-social benefits for older adults and improved status among elders with cognitive impairments, 3. Younger person benefits, suggesting reduced ageism and improved social and communication skills, and 4. Program recommendations, including the need for enthusiastic program facilitators, coordination between facilities, sensitivity training for younger persons, detailed advertisements, and appropriate activities for different age groups. Findings inform future practice and research, highlighting that IGPs are an effective strategy to alleviate negative health outcomes for seniors in RCHs. Future research is needed to evaluate long-term effects and further health outcomes. IGPs provide an opportunity to facilitate purposeful and reciprocal relationships between generations, fostering intergenerational understanding. By studying IGPs and intergenerational interactions, we can better determine practices that meaningfully engage elders in RCHs in Canada.

scholarly journals The Experiences of Older Adults with Cannabis and Mental Health: A Scoping Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 991-991
Author(s):  
Raza Mirza ◽  
Amanda Bull ◽  
Andrea Gardiola ◽  
Sabina Mirza ◽  
Mary Hynes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Hand Search ◽  
Main Research

Abstract Following the 2018 federal legalization of cannabis in Canada, there was a drastic increase in older adults reporting marijuana use. Most cannabis research today focuses on children and young adults, however, it is important to acknowledge the potential harms in seniors as well. Aging and substance use presents unique considerations, such as the interactions between cannabis and chronic conditions, multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, and mental health. The goal of this scoping review was to analyze the literature that addresses mental health outcomes of seniors who use cannabis, in order to answer the main research question: What is the relationship between older adults’ use of cannabis and mental health? Following Arksey and O’Malley’s five-stage framework, 10 electronic databases were searched along with a hand search of references. The search revealed 7000+ peer-reviewed and grey literature sources. 233 full-text sources were assessed for eligibility, with a total of 25 articles included. Thematic content analysis produced four major themes which addressed: (1) Usage characteristics; (2) User characteristics; (3) Outcomes; and (4) Physical and mental health considerations. Findings from this scoping review are positioned in terms of their implications for research, practice, and policy. While more in-depth, qualitative methods are required to develop further research, several harm-reduction strategies may be immediately utilized by both users and healthcare practitioners. It is critical that older adults and their physicians are able to make cannabis-related decisions with evidence-informed guidance to prevent problematic cannabis use and ensure positive mental health outcomes.

scholarly journals The effect of volunteers’ care and support on the health outcomes of older adults in acute care: A systematic scoping review

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (23-24) ◽  
pp. 4236-4249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Saunders ◽  
Karla Seaman ◽  
Renée Graham ◽  
Angela Christiansen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Care And Support

Association between Dietary Patterns in Older Adults and Obesity-Related Health Outcomes

2012 ◽  
Vol 112 (9) ◽  
pp. A14
Author(s):  
P.Y. Hsiao ◽  
D.C. Mitchell ◽  
G.C. Wood ◽  
D.L. Coffman ◽  
D. Wheeler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Dietary Patterns

Personality and Health Outcomes Among Older Adults

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Chapman ◽  
Jeffrey Lyness ◽  
Paul Duberstein
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Outcomes
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