Combating age discrimination: A United Kingdom perspective

Fernando, P.; Arora, Amit; Crome, Peter

doi:10.1016/j.eurger.2011.05.001

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“…The authors have suggested that one of the most important elements of the strategy for combating ageism in HCIs is making it visible, by recognizing the presence of ageism in healthcare settings. 4,15 Our findings documented that age-based discrimination is present in healthcare settings. Even though seniors were not in the position of being patients when they were involved, around 30% of them have experienced and 27.5% witnessed this kind of discrimination in their contacts with HCIs.…”

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“…This is a clear message for medical and nursing educational leaders, not only with regard to issues related to care for the older people that should be included in the curricula but also to strategies and methods employed in the teaching–learning process. 4 Adequate training of medical personnel is a key element of the WHO strategy on healthy ageing. 3 Moreover, Kagan and Melendez-Torres 14 highlighted the role of managers as being vital in the context of staffing models, shift design and mentorship, and also in redefining priorities in healthcare staff education.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…1 –3 In this scenario, policy decision-makers should focus on clinical education and practical strategies in order to prepare the healthcare system to encounter the multidimensional needs of the older people by combating the increased spread of age discrimination. 3 –5…”

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confidence: 99%

“…14,15 Age-based discrimination may be expressed by limiting informed consent involvement in treatments and/or by limiting the inclusion of older people in clinical research. 4,6,15 Moreover, age is often considered to be a factor in rationing healthcare, which in many cases can be interpreted as medical ageism. 6,18 Healthcare professionals may categorize the health problems of the older people as ‘normal’ or ‘connected with age’, or they may explain patients’ health problems as being attributable to age.…”

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“…That is why education, both at the graduate and postgraduate levels, is considered a key factor in providing good-quality and respectful care for the older people. 4,7,16 Education can influence students’ professional socialization, as well as their future career, for example, by prioritizing other areas of medical care. 14 Therefore, in addition to providing knowledge about geriatrics and gerontology, the process of shaping attitudes towards the older people should be considered during education; 12 the priorities of educational schemes and strategies should also be changed to more elderly centred care.…”

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Age discrimination in healthcare institutions perceived by seniors and students

Dobrowolska¹,

Jędrzejkiewicz²,

Pilewska–Kozak³

et al. 2017

Nurs Ethics

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The conceptualization of old age as reported by seniors and students mainly carried negative connotations, reflecting the profoundly based stereotypes within society regarding the older people. Seniors have reported being exposed to ageism and have witnessed ageism episodes in HCIs; also, students have faced ageism episodes during their clinical education. There is a need for ethical education within medical and nursing courses to shape positive attitudes towards the older people. A positive vision of ageing should be promoted not only among young people but also among adults and older people to avoid self-stereotyping of older people and seeing old age from negative perspective.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 62%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Age discrimination in healthcare institutions perceived by seniors and students

Dobrowolska¹,

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Pilewska–Kozak³

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Elderly, Health of the

Arora

O'Neill

2014

The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society

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Advances in medicine, sanitation, and industry over the past two centuries have produced significant improvements in global health and longevity. Many citizens of Western countries can now expect to live into their eighth or ninth decade, possibly even longer. However, while most older people enjoy good health, those who do not can suffer marked morbidity, placing significant demands on their health care systems, families, and societies. In this entry, we summarize the current trends in health as we age, addressing two major areas of concern – mental health and non‐communicable diseases. We go on to discuss the challenges of caring for an older population, including medical and social care provision, and combating discrimination against this vulnerable group. Finally we look to the future and emphasize the importance of proactive national policymaking in anticipating health demands, nurturing informal care provision by families, and promoting healthier lifestyle choices.

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Gerechtigkeit und soziale Determinanten der Gesundheit im Lebenslauf

Kolland,

Rohner

2024

Innere Medizin

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Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Der soziostrukturelle und soziokulturelle Wandel in den westlichen Gesellschaften stellt die Gesundheitseinrichtungen zunehmend vor Herausforderungen, die Gesundheit und Würde der Menschen gut zu berücksichtigen. Weitere und nachhaltige Fortschritte in der Gesundheitsversorgung sind zunehmend von soziokulturellen Bedingungen beeinflusst. Werden diese Bedingungen unzureichend berücksichtigt, sind die weiteren medizinischen Fortschritte gefährdet. Ziel der Arbeit Das Ziel dieser Arbeit liegt darin, die Bedeutung sozialer Bedingungen der Gesundheit im Lebenslauf herauszuarbeiten und damit eines der vier ethischen Prinzipien in der Medizin, nämlich die Gerechtigkeit, genauer auszuleuchten. Material und Methoden Bearbeitet wird die Fragestellung anhand sozialwissenschaftlicher Literatur, wobei die Literatur unter strukturtheoretischer Perspektive gesichtet wurde. Ergebnisse Fühlen sich Menschen in Hinsicht auf Alter, Geschlecht oder Migrationshintergrund diskriminiert, dann hat das nicht nur Auswirkungen auf das Selbstwertgefühl, sondern auch auf die Gesundheit bzw. Rekonvaleszenz nach Erkrankungen. Ungünstige wirtschaftliche Lebensverhältnisse wirken sich auf das Gesundheitsverhalten negativ aus. Diskriminierungserfahrungen im Gesundheitswesen können die Zufriedenheit mit Behandlungen verringern und dazu beitragen, dass Behandlungsvorschriften nicht eingehalten werden. Schlussfolgerung Beeinflusst werden können die angeführten soziokulturellen Effekte nicht nur über individuelle Verhaltensänderungen, sondern insbesondere auch über strukturelle bzw. institutionelle Wandlungsprozesse. Es braucht eine „Habitussensibilität“ sowohl im klinischen als auch im niedergelassenen Bereich, das heißt, die Verantwortung von Ärzt*innen im Gesundheitssystem liegt auch in der Beseitigung von Diskriminierung.

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Combating age discrimination: A United Kingdom perspective

Cited by 9 publications

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Age discrimination in healthcare institutions perceived by seniors and students

Age discrimination in healthcare institutions perceived by seniors and students

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