Integrated Care for the Elderly in the Primary Health Care setting Oman: The Scope and Experience

Rashidi, Badria Al; Wahaibi, Ahmed H. Al; Awaidy, Salah Al

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“…Studying older adults' life experiences benefits future generations and older adults who reminisce about their lives. One documented benefit of encouraging older adults to recall their memories is that it significantly reduces depressive symptoms in those participating [8][9][10]. Even short-term life reviews on cancer patients have demonstrated usefulness in significantly enhancing their spiritual wellness and alleviating their suffering [11,12].…”

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A Qualitative Study to Explore the Life Experiences of Older Adults in Oman

Al-Ghafri,

Eltayib,

Al-Ghusaini

et al. 2023

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Background: Reminiscence studies and life reviews have a number of proven advantages. Future generations gain by learning from elders’ life experiences, as do older adults themselves who share their memories. Despite Oman’s sizable geriatric population, research on older individuals’ life experiences is scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the life experiences of older Omani individuals across their many life stages, from childhood to the present. Methods: This was a qualitative study design. Convenience sampling was employed and conducted from December 2021 to October 2022. A total of 13 Omani older adults (9 females and 4 males), with an average age of 68 years, were recruited for this study (response rate = 34%). Socio-demographic and life review information was gathered according to a set of semi-structured guiding questions. The responses were then captured on audio recordings, which underwent transcription and translation. Thematic analysis techniques were applied to the extracted data. Results: Three main themes were evident in this study’s findings: childhood memories, friendships, and relationships, as well as the elders’ past. Additionally, older adults passed on a number of gems of wisdom to be shared with the younger generations. Conclusions: This study aided in revealing the resiliency, social connections, and life reflections of Omani older adults. These themes can guide the creation of age-inclusive laws, social support initiatives, and healthcare services specifically designed to satisfy the special requirements and ambitions of the elderly population. Based on these themes, this study recommended that the local community or society build a more sympathetic and compassionate atmosphere that honors and respects the accomplishments of this essential group by recognizing and comprehending the complex experiences of older adults. In addition, future studies could explore particular aspects of these older experiences and pinpoint solutions to improve their quality of life and wellbeing.

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A Qualitative Study to Explore the Life Experiences of Older Adults in Oman

Al-Ghafri,

Eltayib,

Al-Ghusaini

et al. 2023

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A Qualitative Study to Explore the Life Experiences of Older Adults in Oman

Al-Ghafri,

Eltayib,

Al-Ghusaini

et al. 2023

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Background: Reminiscence studies and life reviews have a number of proven advantages. Future generations gain by learning from elders' life experiences, as do older adults themselves who share their memories. Despite Oman's sizable geriatric population, research on older individuals' life experiences is scarce. Therefore, this study aims to explore the life experiences of older Omani individuals across their many life stages, from childhood to the present. Methods: This was a qualitative study design. A total of 13 Omani older adults (9 females and 4 males) with an average age of 68 years were recruited for this study. Socio-demographic and life review information was gathered according to a set of semi-structured guiding questions. The responses were then captured on audio recordings, which underwent transcription and translation. Thematic analysis techniques were applied to the extracted data. Results: Three main themes were evident in the study’s findings: Childhood memories, Friendships, and Relationships, as well as the elders’ past. Additionally, older adults passed on a number of gems of wisdom to be shared with the younger generations. Conclusion: This study aided in revealing the resiliency, social connections, and life reflections of Omani older adults. Based on these findings, future studies might explore particular aspects of older experiences and pinpoint solutions to improve their quality of life and well-being.

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Effectiveness of Primary Healthcare System in Addressing the Needs of the Aging Population: An Evaluation of the National Program for Elderly Care

AL Ghafri,

AL Qanobi,

AL-Shidhani

et al. 2024

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INTRODUCTION: Worldwide healthcare systems are facing formidable difficulties due to the aging population and longer life expectancy. Oman's National Elderly Care Program (ECP) seeks to address these challenges by providing comprehensive services through primary healthcare (PHC). Our review evaluates the effectiveness of Oman's PHC system in meeting the needs of citizens aged >60 years. METHODS: A review study used a national data from the PHC Information System, analyzing 17,243 Omani citizens aged >60 years, enrolled in 2023. Descriptive statistics and Looker Studio visualizations covered program coverage, referral patterns, health condition prevalence, functional status, and register activity. _RESULTS:_ Across all governorates, 35% of the overall rate of the target population met. We observed significant variations in program coverage, with Al Dhahirah achieving the highest rate (86% of its target population). Conversely, governorates such as Musandam, Muscat, and Al Wusta exhibited the lowest rate, < 30%. Institutional referrals were equal for both, with self-recommendations accounting for 22% and community referrals for 22%. North Al Batinah governorate had the highest total number of referrals, 25%. Conversely, Al Wusta had the lowest total number of referrals, 1%. The initial screening revealed that the prevalence of DM varied from 2% in Al Buraymi to 16% in Al Wusta, while the incidence of hypertension ranged from 1% to 19% across different governorates. We classified older adults as either independent or active, Al Wosta showed higher proportions of partially dependent individuals. The registration dynamics exhibited noticeable elevated rates of deaths variations. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the low aggregate rate of target population fulfillment nationwide, the program is encountering difficulties in ensuring equitable coverage and fulfilling a variety of health requirements. A need for increased outreach and education in underprivileged areas, effective systems for ongoing monitoring and assessment, tailored care strategies, and improved geriatric education and healthcare facilities.

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Integrated Care for the Elderly in the Primary Health Care setting Oman: The Scope and Experience

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A Qualitative Study to Explore the Life Experiences of Older Adults in Oman

A Qualitative Study to Explore the Life Experiences of Older Adults in Oman

A Qualitative Study to Explore the Life Experiences of Older Adults in Oman

Effectiveness of Primary Healthcare System in Addressing the Needs of the Aging Population: An Evaluation of the National Program for Elderly Care

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