AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTHCARE: AN EVOLUTIONARY CONCEPT ANALYSIS
2024

Understanding Age-Friendly Healthcare

Sample size: 65 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Zisberg Anna, Fraiman Paule Sarah, Rayan-Gharra Nosaiba, Danial-Saad Alexandra, Segel-Karpas Dikla, Ost-Mor Sharon, Keisari Shoshi

Primary Institution: University of Haifa

Hypothesis

What are the characteristics and components of age-friendly healthcare?

Conclusion

The study proposes a unified definition of age-friendly healthcare based on an analysis of existing literature.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study analyzed 1,407 articles to identify relevant literature on age-friendly healthcare.
  • It synthesized theoretical, methodological, and design elements from 65 selected articles.
  • Key attributes of age-friendly healthcare include respect for autonomy, leadership support, and holistic care environments.

Takeaway

This study looks at how to make healthcare better for older people by finding out what age-friendly healthcare really means.

Methodology

The study used Rodger’s evolutionary concept analysis model and involved a literature search and data extraction from 65 articles.

Limitations

The concept of age-friendly healthcare is still developing, and much research has focused on development rather than real-world outcomes.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3783

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