Prerequisites for a healthy and independent life among older people: a Delphi study
| Autor: | Rose-Marie Johansson-Pajala, Annelie K Gusdal, Viktoria Zander, Petra von Heideken Wågert |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Gerontology
Population ageing Health (social science) Social Psychology Older people's independence Delphi method Economic shortage Nursing Ageing in place 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) Health Sciences Medicine Gerontologi medicinsk/hälsovetenskaplig inriktning Gerontology specialising in Medical and Health Sciences 030212 general & internal medicine Older people's active participation Health professionals business.industry Older people's health Omvårdnad Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Hälsovetenskaper Delphi study Geriatrics and Gerontology Older people business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Ageing and Society. 41:2171-2187 |
| ISSN: | 1469-1779 0144-686X |
| DOI: | 10.1017/s0144686x20000306 |
| Popis: | The number of older people (aged 65+) will more than double by 2050 in Sweden. The ageing population is an increasing concern due to rising health-care costs and a shortage of health professionals. Older people generally prefer ageing in place, as long as they feel confident and comfortable. However, preventive and supportive measures are needed to maintain older people's independence and active participation in society. The aim of this study is to explore the prerequisites for a healthy and independent life among older people in Sweden. A Delphi study was conducted in three rounds. In round 1, seven focus group interviews were performed with older persons aged 65–79, older persons aged ⩾80, next of kin of older persons, health professionals in primary and home health care, assistant nurses in home care, care managers and local politicians. The data were analysed using thematic analysis, resulting in 35 statements of the prerequisites needed for a healthy and independent life. These statements were sent to the participants from round 1, who were asked to evaluate the degree to which they agreed with each statement in round 2, and again in round 3. There was an agreement of at least 80 per cent for 31 of the 35 statements. When asked to identify the three prerequisites of most importance for a healthy and independent life, most participants stated: to have a social life, to have freedom of choice and power over one's own situation, and to have the possibility to choose independently one's type of housing. There was an overall high group agreement on the prerequisites needed for a healthy and independent life among older people. The main areas of importance were to have a social life, several dimensions of feeling safe and to retain one's personal control. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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