A systematic integrative review of programmes addressing the social care needs of older prisoners

Lee, Caroline; Treacy, Samantha; Haggith, Anna; Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana; Cater, Frances; Kuhn, Isla; Bortel, Tine Van

doi:10.1186/s40352-019-0090-0

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“…Finally, to meet the needs and challenges of older prisoners with cognitive impairment and dementia, it is necessary to train the prison staff to interact with people with dementia (Bretschneider et al, 2013). The evidence for special geriatric programs is still very rare (Lee et al, 2019); the elderly prisoners are described as a very vulnerable group with a variety of unmet needs regarding mental health and their specific treatment (Opitz-Welke et al, 2019;Di Lorito et al, 2018a, 2018b.…”

Section: Implications For Future Studies and Prison Health-care Routinementioning

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Cognitive dysfunction in older prisoners in Germany: a cross-sectional pilot study

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to collect the first empirical data on the cognitive state of elderly prisoners in Germany and to examine associations between cognitive function and sociodemographic, clinical and incarceration characteristics. Design/methodology/approach All prisoners aged 60 years and older of five prisons in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, were asked to participate. The cognitive screening instruments mini-mental state examination (MMSE) and the DemTect were used to assess global cognition. Executive functions were tested with the trail making test and the frontal-assessment-battery. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to assess participants’ affective state. Findings The sample of this study consisted of 58 prisoners with a mean age of 65.52 years (standard deviation = 6.03); 82.8% are male. Using the MMSE with age- and education-corrected z-scores, 36.9% of the prisoners showed marginal or impaired global cognition scores. Using the DemTect, 41.4% of the prisoners were classified as being cognitively impaired. Up to 40% of the prisoners showed deficits in executive functioning and around 60% of the prisoners showed depressive symptoms. The correlation analysis revealed significant associations between cognitive scores and age (rho = –0.335, p = 0.014), education (rho = 0.309, p = 0.020), sentence duration (rho = 0.409, p = 0.007) and duration of current incarceration (rho = 0.302, p = 0.043). The DemTect total score was significantly associated with the PHQ-9 (rho = –0.335, p = 0.016). Practical implications A large group of the prisoners showed a higher prevalence of cognitive dysfunction than that observed in same-age people who are not incarcerated. Taken together, there is an urgent need for an adequate management of older cognitively impaired prisoners including routine cognitive testing and guidelines-oriented treatment of cognitive symptoms. Originality/value This study has several strengths. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study examining the cognitive and affective state in a German prison population. The authors considered female and male prisoners, as well as different prison settings, representing a realistic prison sample. The authors used several neuropsychological instruments to get a more detailed insight into the older prisoners’ cognitive status while trying to consider the economy of time and possible attention deficits to prevent dropouts during testing.

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Section: Implications For Future Studies and Prison Health-care Routinementioning

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Cognitive dysfunction in older prisoners in Germany: a cross-sectional pilot study

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“…The search strategy for this scoping review was informed by previous scoping and systematic reviews (38)(39)(40) and developed in collaboration with an Information Specialist (JB) and team members with research and content expertise in TBI, CJS, and rehabilitation (VC, MJE, AC). The strategy for MEDLINE R ALL (in Ovid, including Epub Ahead of Print, In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations, Ovid MEDLINE(R) Daily) database was first developed and subsequently translated to: Embase and Embase Classic (Ovid), Cochrane CENTRAL Register of Clinical Trials (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), APA PsycINFO (Ovid), Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (Proquest), Criminal Justice Abstracts (EBSCO), and Nursing and Allied Health (Proquest).…”

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Rehabilitation among individuals with traumatic brain injury who intersect with the criminal justice system: A scoping review

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, is highly prevalent among individuals who intersect with the criminal justice system (CJS). It is well-established that TBI negatively impacts individuals' interactions both within the CJS and upon release and is associated with serious disciplinary charges and higher recidivism rates. Although rehabilitation is fundamental to TBI recovery, it is not known to what extent rehabilitation is available to, or used by, individuals who intersect with the CJS. This scoping review explores the availability and extent of rehabilitation for individuals with TBI who intersect with the CJS, based on available literature. A systematic search of electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL Register of Clinical Trials, CINAHL, APA PsycINFO, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts, and Proquest Nursing and Allied Health), relevant organizations' websites, and reference lists of eligible articles identified 22 peer-reviewed articles and 2 gray literature reports that met predetermined eligibility criteria. Extracted data were synthesized through a descriptive numerical summary and qualitative content analysis. This review provides evidence that existing rehabilitation interventions are already serving individuals with TBI with a history of CJS involvement; however, they rarely consider or acknowledge TBI or CJS in their interventions. Findings also suggest opportunities to integrate rehabilitation for individuals with TBI who intersect with the CJS through TBI screening, education on TBI within CJS settings, and linkages to the community to facilitate continuity of care. This review also highlights significant gaps in knowledge regarding sex, gender, and other intersecting factors. Research to understand how these experiences impact the rehabilitation process throughout the CJS is urgently needed to enable timely and appropriate rehabilitation and continuity of care for diverse individuals with TBI who intersect with the CJS.

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“…The search strategy presented in this protocol was developed with an Information Specialist (JB) and team members with research and subject-matter expertise relevant to rehabilitation, TBI, and the CJS (see S1 File ). Sections of the strategy were also informed by comprehensive search strategies applied to previous knowledge syntheses [ 37 , 38 ]. Specifically, the search strategy was developed for the MEDLINE® ALL (in Ovid, including Epub Ahead of Print, In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations, Ovid MEDLINE(R) Daily) database and will be translated to: Embase and Embase Classic (Ovid), Cochrane CENTRAL Register of Clinical Trials (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), APA PsycINFO (Ovid), Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (Proquest), Criminal Justice Abstracts (EBSCO), Nursing and Allied Health (Proquest), and Dissertation and These Global (Proquest).…”

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Protocol for a scoping review on rehabilitation among individuals with traumatic brain injury who intersect with the criminal justice system

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a leading cause of both death and disability worldwide, is highly prevalent among individuals who intersect with the criminal justice system. TBI is associated with increased behavioural, psychological, or negative outcomes, such as higher rates of mental health problems, aggression, and violent offending that may lead to negative interactions with the criminal justice system, reincarceration, and recidivism. Although rehabilitation is often recommended and holds promise in addressing TBI-related impairments, there is currently a paucity of reviews on rehabilitation for individuals with TBI who intersect with the criminal justice system (CJS). Concurrently, to the best of our knowledge, there is currently no review that considers rehabilitation among individuals with TBI who intersect with all parts of the CJS (i.e., policing, courts, corrections, and parole). This protocol is for a scoping review to address the above gaps, specifically, to identify the types of rehabilitation interventions and/or programs available to, or used by, individuals with TBI who intersect with all parts of the CJS. Primary research articles that meet pre-defined inclusion criteria will be identified from electronic databases (MEDLINE® ALL, Embase and Embase Classic, Cochrane CENTRAL Register of Clinical Trials, CINAHL, APA PsycINFO, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts, Criminal Justice Abstracts, Nursing and Allied Health, and Dissertation and These Global), reference lists of included articles, and scoping or systematic reviews. Grey literature will also be searched to identify non-peer-reviewed reports. Retrieved articles will be screened by two reviewers and any disagreements will be resolved by a third reviewer. Data will be summarized quantitatively and analyzed using content analytic techniques. Intersecting identities will be charted and considered in the analysis. Stakeholders will be engaged to obtain feedback on preliminary results and the implications of findings. The scoping review will summarize the current state of rehabilitation available to, or used by, individuals with TBI who intersect with all parts of the CJS to (a) inform opportunities to integrate rehabilitation in the criminal justice system for diverse individuals and (b) identify opportunities for future research.

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A systematic integrative review of programmes addressing the social care needs of older prisoners

Cited by 23 publications

References 65 publications

Cognitive dysfunction in older prisoners in Germany: a cross-sectional pilot study

Cognitive dysfunction in older prisoners in Germany: a cross-sectional pilot study

Rehabilitation among individuals with traumatic brain injury who intersect with the criminal justice system: A scoping review

Protocol for a scoping review on rehabilitation among individuals with traumatic brain injury who intersect with the criminal justice system

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