Abstract
BackgroundThe phenomenon of the increasing number of ageing people in the world is arguably the most significant economic, health and social challenge that we face today. Additionally, one of the major epidemiologic trends of current times is the increase in chronic and degenerative diseases. This paper tries to deliver a more up to date overview of chronic diseases and other limitations associated with old age and provide a more detailed outlook on the research that has gone into this field.MethodsFirst, challenges for seniors, including chronic diseases and other limitations associated with old age, are specified. Second, a review of seniors’ needs and concerns is performed. Finally, solutions that can improve seniors’ quality of life are discussed. Publications obtained from the following databases are used in this scoping review: Web of Science, PubMed, and Science Direct. Four independent reviewers screened the identified records and selected relevant publications published from 2010 to 2017. A total of 1916 publications were selected. In all, 52 papers were selected based on abstract content. For further processing, 21 full papers were screened.”ResultsThe results indicate disabilities as a major problem associated with seniors’ activities of daily living dependence. We founded seven categories of different conditions - psychological problems, difficulties in mobility, poor cognitive function, falls and incidents, wounds and injuries, undernutrition, and communication problems. In order to minimize ageing consequences, some areas require more attention, such as education and training; technological tools; government support and welfare systems; early diagnosis of undernutrition, cognitive impairment, and other diseases; communication solutions; mobility solutions; and social contributions.ConclusionsThis scoping review supports the view on chronic diseases in old age as a complex issue. To prevent the consequences of chronic diseases and other limitations associated with old age related problems demands multicomponent interventions. Early recognition of problems leading to disability and activities of daily living (ADL) dependence should be one of essential components of such interventions.
Highlights
The phenomenon of the increasing ageing population is one of the most important economic, social, and medical issues of current times
This scoping review is performed to identify and summarise up-to-date conditions leading to Activities of daily living (ADLs) dependency in relation to chronic diseases and other limitations associated with old age
Published after 2010; Focused on chronic diseases and other limitations associated with old age; Posed questions concerning seniors’ needs; Described diseases or specific needs of seniors; Discussed the limitations of seniors in connection with their chronic diseases; Focused on elderly individuals’ quality of life (QoL) and ADLs; Focused on older people’s community-dwelling; and It was in English
Summary
The phenomenon of the increasing ageing population is one of the most important economic, social, and medical issues of current times. The number of people aged 65 or older is about to grow to nearly 1.5 billion in 2050, with most of the increase in developing countries [3]. These demographic transitions essentially require shifting the global focus to cater for the preventive healthcare and medical needs of the elderly population [4]. The phenomenon of the increasing number of ageing people in the world is arguably the most significant economic, health and social challenge that we face today. This paper tries to deliver a more up to date overview of chronic diseases and other limitations associated with old age and provide a more detailed outlook on the research that has gone into this field
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