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• COVID -19 pandemic, surveys on elderly about vaccination. National and European perspectives

  14-17

  Bałandynowicz-Panfil Katarzyna

  Olah Șerban

  Pék Győző

  Kaszás Adrienn

  Őrsi Balázs

  Megtekintések száma:

  413

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  The severe cases of COVID-19 in Europe. A comparative analysis using SHARE data base
  The paper focuses on the severe cases of COVID-19 in Europe and the predictors of these cases. The author used the secondary analysis of a large data base (SHARE) of persons aged 50 or more from the EU countries and the Switzerland. The data have been collected in the summer of 2020. In the first part the focus is on the theoretical starting point of the analysis. In the second part the main outputs are presented.
  How to convince the undecided - communication with the elderly and attitudes towards vaccination COVID-19 in Poland
  The pandemic has had its toll on the socio-economic life of most people. Governments and international organizations face new challenges in a situation of uncertainty. Social campaigns are designed to encourage as many people as possible to join the vaccination plan. Achieving population resilience requires a significant commitment of organizational, financial and communication resources.
  Older people constitute a priority group in the vaccination system in Poland. However, despite the measures taken, there remains a significant share of seniors who remain reluctant to vaccination. The government is taking further pro-turnout measures targeted at the elderly. The shortcomings of the existing strategies should be eliminated for the benefit of society.
  The aim is to summarize the research conducted in the field of the needs and possibilities of communication with the elderly, attitudes towards vaccinations and sources of influence on making purchasing decisions of seniors.
  Vaccination attitudes – international project in Central and Eastern Europe
  The beginnings of the project date back to 2020. The uncertainty that became commonplace in the times of the pandemic indicated new areas of previously unknown dependencies. Stress, uncertainty, attitudes towards the threat, protective behaviour, and soon also attitudes towards vaccination seemed the most important at that time. Examining the existing dependencies would allow a better understanding of the phenomenon of social responses to the pandemic and would support governmental and non-governmental, national and international actions that would be an important tool in the fight against the negative consequences of a spreading COVID-19.
  Scientists from Central and Eastern European countries representing different disciplines (sociology, economics, communication, statistics, psychology and psychiatry) joined forces in a common international project investigating the relationship between attitudes towards vaccines and the level of perceived mental health, uncertainty, socio-demographic variables and the level of religiosity. Core aims of the project were to analyse the model of predictors concerning demographic, psychological, and social factors influencing the intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 and to provide the information to prepare and implement more effective and efficient health messaging strategies and campaigns targeting groups reluctant to COVID-19 vaccination in Eastern and Central European countries.
  The project involved the development of a common research tool - a questionnaire, parallel research in four countries of Central and Eastern Europe (Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Hungary), more than 2000 respondents (unvaccined adults) and joint development of the results of the analysis, using the potential of all involved partners.
  The project is still developed to next stages of investigation. Results will be published in high quality journals in years 2022 and 2023.

  Partners involved represent: University of Gdańsk (Poland), University of Oradea (Romania), University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), University of Debrecen (Hungary).
  More information: k.balandynowicz@ug.edu.pl.
  Survey on unvaccinated Hungarian elderly people during the COVID-19 pandemic
  During the pandemic, we performed a comparative study of the Hungarian unvaccinated people, focusing on psychological and demographic aspects in our questionnaire. The survey data collection lasted from 27 August to 13 October 2021. Participants were over 18 years of age who have not yet received any vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.
  The method used is an on-line questionnaire survey.
  The survey is not for political but for scientific purposes, and we hope that its results will contribute to a more professional management of the COVID-19 epidemic. The survey of Hungarian team was conducted in collaboration with Polish, Slovenian and Romanian university researchers.
  The test dimensions are as follows:
  Well-being at the time of pandemic (happiness, health.)
  Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS21)
  Vaccination Attitudes Examination Scale (VAX)
  Sources of information about vaccination
  Religiosity level
  Demographics (metrics)
  The presentation focuses on the most important aspects of the first analysis of the Hungarian results. The study involved 478 people: 113 men, 363 women, and 2 people identified as “other”. It is worth highlighting from the first processing of the data that a large number of unvaccinated people do not believe that they are at risk of getting the COVID-19 virus. In our sample 42% of the unvaccinated are very sure that the vaccine will not work, and 30.6% are afraid that they will become infected because of the vaccine. They do not usually feel safe after vaccinations, they are afraid of the undiscovered consequences, and they trust more in their natural immunity. 61.8% definitely do not want a vaccine for themselves, nor in the future. 67.3% want to wait to see how vaccines work in other people. During processing, we could identify the ones with a definite anti-vaccination attitude. They were also analyzed on the basis of their political affiliation, religiosity, and place of residence. Regarding the DASS-21 depression subscale, the young age group scored significantly higher than the elderly. According to the DASS-21 stress subscale, the value belonging to young people is significantly higher than that of older people. On the Vaccination Attitudes Examination (VAX) Scale’s concerns about financial profiteering subscale, seniors scored significantly higher. Interpreting our results in the context of parallel international studies is also part of our objectives. Our results provide an opportunity to serve important aspects for the communication strategies with unvaccinated elderly.

• Ageism as social pathology in geriatric medicine

  31-32

  Andrei Ilnitski

  Kiryl Prashchayeu

  Megtekintések száma:

  137

  The main trend of modern geriatrics is to maintain a high functional ability, which consists of intrinsic capacity and environment. It is important to attach importance to the impact of the environment, including of its social component, when can promote the development of social pathology, for example loneliness or the consequences of ageism which can significantly reduce the quality of life.

• Interdisciplinary Falls Prevention Program for Older Community Dwellers within a Rehabilitation Hospital

  57-59

  Cilia Simon

  Zarb Edwina

  Camenzuli Michela

  Cauchi Enrica

  Cortis Anabel

  Cassar Ariana-Marie

  Megtekintések száma:

  145

  Falls are a significant public health concern, particularly among older persons resulting in injuries, decreased mobility, reduced quality of life and higher mortality.

• The correlations of resilience of the geriatric population in Botswana: A cross sectional study

  36-37

  Mhaka-Mutepfa Magen

  Megtekintések száma:

  207

  According to Botswana's Current statistics for 2021, people aged 60 and above would make up 8.9% of the population. As people age, they face a plethora of challenges; mental, legal, social, health, economic, environmental, and political, in addition to ageism and marginalization. Therefore, they need resilience to deal with these challenges that emanate from the aging process, the development of care needs, and the depletion of resources. However, in Africa, there is anecdotal evidence that some older people cannot cope with their lives, let alone carer responsibilities caused by HIV related death and other risk factors. For older people to flourish, they need resilience to achieve, endure, develop and sustain their health and well-being in the face of adversity. The degree of success and impact on their resilience is undocumented. The research will therefore determine the correlates with resilience and establish ways to curb the risk factors.

• Digital Solutions for Supporting Active and Healthy Aging and Elderly Care

  70-71

  Tóth Anikó Panna

  Megtekintések száma:

  21

  The presentation discusses how the challenges associated with population ageing, particularly in the context of elderly care and quality of life, can be addressed through the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and innovative solutions.

• Alzheimer's disease in the context of social work from the perspective of family caregivers

  29-30

  Martina Lacková

  Lucia Dimunová

  Megtekintések száma:

  186

  In the context of rising quality of life and improving living conditions, as well as improving health care, people are now living to a higher age than in the past. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in European countries. As a result of the development of the disease, individuals are often dependent on the help and care of other people, in most cases family members. This care interferes with the functioning of the family, so monitoring the needs and assistance for family members is essential.

• Determinants influenceing the mental health of older people (60 years +) in Botswana

  33-35

  Mhaka-Mutepfa Magen

  Megtekintések száma:

  249

  Ageing society is a reality for many people in developing countries than in the past. Governments are facing major challenges in safeguarding the mental health of older people and health care systems to deal with this demographic shift. The mental health of older people is an important indicator of the level of their health-related quality of life.  The situation of older people in Africa, concerning their mental health and well-being, is a matter of growing attention among researchers and policymakers alike. There is a common perception in connection with the aged population reporting poor mental health status and a greater need for healthcare. However, there is few research on the disparities of older people relating to healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in Botswana. There is a tendence of ever-increasing number and population proportions of older people representing both opportunities and challenges. Some of these challenges include the prevention and management of anxiety, depression, and somatization, which are the most common mental disorders in primary health care the world over. Previous research has shown that the three disorders are highly comorbid because of the need for prevention and mitigation of all three.

• Enhancing Geriatric Care through Speech-Language Therapy - Practical Tools for Cognitive - Communication Disorders

  61-63

  Szűcs Ádám Attila

  Pertet Dajana

  Virág Andrea

  Gadó Klára

  Megtekintések száma:

  33

  This study aims to present the significance of cognitive-communication disorders (CCD) in geriatric care and to highlight the role of speech therapy along with the latest research directions in diagnostics and therapeutic interventions.

• Frequency of multimorbidity and polypharmacy among geriatric patients

  33-46

  Markovics Dorina

  Virág Andrea

  Besenyei Attila

  Szabó Luca Sára

  Gadó Klára

  Megtekintések száma:

  339

  Magyarországra jellemző az elöregedő társadalom. Az egészségügyi ellátás nagy részét az idősek veszik igénybe. Kórházi kezelésre gyakran van szükség iatrogenezis miatt, amelyet gyógyszer-toxicitás és nemkívánatos kölcsönhatások okoznak. A polifarmácia fokozhatja ezeket a problémákat. 
  Kutatásom célja, hogy felmérjem a polifarmácia gyakoriságát és káros hatásait egy idősek fekvőbeteg-ellátó osztályán. A felmérés eredményei mellett. A fekvőbeteg osztályon végzett kutatás során az érintett betegek beleegyezésével összegyűjtöttem a szedett gyógyszereket, a felállított diagnózisokat és a vesefunkciót. 
  A kutatás szerint bebizonyosodott, hogy az időskorú betegek körében fontos a potenciális kockázataik. Minél több betegségben szenved egy személy, annál több gyógyszert kell szednie, így több gyógyszerkölcsönhatásra kell számítani. Ezért rendkívül fontos az adatbázisok rendszeres átvizsgálása a gyógyszerkölcsönhatások tekintetében. A betegbiztonság javítása érdekében a fekvőbetegek tekintetében nagy segítséget nyújt az "unit-dose rendszer", amely a kölcsönhatások automatikus monitorozását is magában foglalja. Mindezek segítségével csökkenthető a szövődmények kialakulása, a kórházi kezelés és a halálozás. Az iatrogenitás csökkentése nemcsak a betegek életminőségét javítja, hanem az egészségügyi rendszer terheit is csökkenti.

• The burden on informal caregivers caring for a family member

  54-55

  Edit Valéria Parová

  Sováriová Soósová Mária

  Megtekintések száma:

  14

  Caring for geriatric patients is becoming an increasingly common phenomenon today. For caregivers, it represents a period characterized by many changes, which often place a burden on their lives.

• Az elbocsátó ápoló szerepe a geriátriában

  185-187

  Virág Andrea

  Markovics Dorina

  Horváth Zoltánné

  Szűcs Ádám

  Gadó Klára

  Megtekintések száma:

  336

  2022-ben végzett népszámlálás alapján Magyarország lakosságának 21%-a az idős korosztályhoz tartozik, mely folyamatos emelkedést mutat. Az idős betegek ellátása az egészségügyi költségvetés több, mint 30%-át teszi ki. A geriátriai populációt multimorbiditás és polipragmázia, funkcionális függőség, esendőség és depresszió jellemzi, mely speciális tudást igényel mind az orvosok, mind a szakdolgozók részéről.

• A roma/cigány hozzátartozók attitűdjei időskorú hozzátartozóik gondozásával kapcsolatban

  30-45

  Tóth Dalma

  Godó Irén

  Megtekintések száma:

  360

  Az idősek gondozása minden társadalom számára kihívást jelent. Számos kutatás látott már napvilágot az idősgondozással kapcsolatban, amelyek segítenek abban, hogy az idősgondozás minél hatékonyabban tudjon megvalósulni. Jelen tanulmány célja, hogy áttekintést nyújtson az etnikai kisebbségek közül a roma/cigány idősek gondozásához hazai, illetve nemzetközi trendek segítségével. Szempontrendszerünkben a célcsoport választása nem volt véletlen – a roma/cigány kisebbség több tényezőt tekintve is vulnerabilisnak tekinthető, mely az időskori gondozásra nézve veszélyeket rejt a gyakorlatban az egyenlőtlenségi viszonyokat tekintve. A tanulmányban az idősgondozás főbb fogalmain túl kitérünk a jogi környezet adta lehetőségekre és korlátokra, az idősgondozás és az egészségügy kapcsolatrendszerére, illetve az életminőség és jóllét alakulásának tényezőin túl olyan stratégiákra (formális és informális), melyek hazai és nemzetközi szinten is trendként rajzolódnak ki.

• IDŐSKORÚAK LÉTFELTÉTELEINEK VÁLASZRA VÁRÓ KÉRDÉSEI

  26-42.

  Szeitz János

  Megtekintések száma:

  352

  Ahhoz, hogy az időskor jövőjéről képet alkothassunk, fel kell tárni az adott jelen időben és helyen az időskor előzményeit, amiben s ahogy az egyén, a csoport, a társadalmi réteg az időskort elérte, eléri, valamint a jelenben azokat a feltételezhető társadalmi, gazdasági átalakulásokat a jövőben, amelyekre a trendek mutatnak. Az időskorúak társadalmát heterogén társadalmi rétegek alkotják, amelyekben azonos, többnyire közel azonos, az időskori lét általánosítható egészségügyi, mentális, a családi közösségi kapcsolatokban, hasonló állapot változások történnek, folyamatok indulnak meg. Ugyanakkor az időskorúak összességét számos elválasztó létfeltételi, vagyoni, ideológiai, műveltségi állapot tagolja, amelyeket tovább bont a nemek eltérő társadalmi aktivitása, közösségekben való részvétele. Az utóbbi évtizedben számos kezdeményezés indult, illetve erősödött fel az azonosságok és különbségek feltárására, elemzésére, az időskorúak életminősége, társadalmi aktivitása fejlesztése, a káros folyamathatások perfektibilis kezelésére, azonban az átfogó, minden rétegre kitérő megoldások messze nem érik el a kívánatos szintet, nem biztosítják az időskorúak korunkban megkövetelhető létfeltételeit, társadalmi aktivitását.

• Challenges to Mental Health Security and Safety of Older Adults in the U.S.

  3

  Csikai Ellen L.

  Megtekintések száma:

  326

  Although rates of Covid-19 infection are lower for older adults, the mortality rates are higher than all other ages. While the health challenges are evident, the mental health effects of the pandemic are less evident. The term “compassionate ageism” has been used to describe protection of all older adults as vulnerable groups, however it overlooks individual factors that may mitigate risk and enhance mental health aspects of coping with the realities of the pandemic. Isolation and separation from families and once enjoyed activities, whether residing in their own homes or long-term care facilities, has taken an immeasurable physical and mental health toll on older adults. Safety and security for mental health as well as physical health must be considered in any strategy to try mitigate the effects on the quality of life of older adults during this critical time in our history.

• Forever Vital: Redefining Age, Well-being, and Quality of Life

  44

  Murtaza Shah Ali

  Megtekintések száma:

  12

  Pakistan is entering a demographic transition with one of the fastest-growing ageing populations in South Asia. Despite this shift, ageing in Pakistan is predominantly framed through a medical and welfare lens, emphasizing dependency, decline, and family-based care.