Abstract.Objectives. The European project VINTAGE -Good Health Into Older Age aims at filling the knowledge gap and building capacity on alcohol and the elderly, encouraging evidence-and experience-based interventions. Methods. Systematic review of scientific literature on the impact of alcohol on older people; ad hoc survey and review of grey literature to collect EU examples of good practices for prevention; dissemination of findings to stakeholders involved in the field of alcohol, aging or public health in general. Results. Design and procedures of the VINTAGE project are described, providing also an outline of major results, with particular attention to those related to the dissemination activity. Conclusions. Much more information and research is needed. This issue should be part of both alcohol and healthy ageing policies.Key words: aged, alcohol drinking, Europe, research design, methods.Riassunto (alcol e anziani. Il progetto europeo VINTaGE: Buona salute nell'età anziana. Disegno, metodi e principali risultati). Obiettivi. Il progetto Europeo VINTAGE -Buona salute nell'età anziana ha l'obiettivo di colmare le lacune su alcol e anziani, creando competenze e incoraggiando l'adozione di interventi basati su evidenza ed esperienza. Metodi. Revisione sistematica della letteratura scientifica sull'impatto dell'alcol negli anziani; indagine ad hoc e revisione della letteratura grigia per raccogliere esempi europei di buone pratiche di prevenzione; disseminazione dei risultati a professionisti coinvolti nel campo dell'alcol, dell'invecchiamento o della salute pubblica in generale. Risultati. Vengono descritti il disegno e le procedure del progetto VINTAGE, fornendo anche una sintesi dei principali risultati, in particolare quelli relativi all'attività di disseminazione. Conclusioni. Sono necessarie più informazioni e ulteriori ricerche sull'argomento, che dovrebbe entrare a far parte sia delle politiche sull'alcol che di quelle sull'invecchiamento.Parole chiave: anziani, assunzione di alcolici, Europa, progetto di ricerca, metodi.
Cancer is a major European public health issue and represents the second most important cause of death and morbidity in Europe. Moreover, as a result of constant advances in medicine, medical technology and other sciences, and due to improvements in economic circumstances, cancer survival rates are increasing in Europe and prevalent cases (i.e. number of subjects who have experienced cancer) represent a growing proportion of the population. In order to tackle cancer efficiently throughout the European Member states, the European Commission launched the Joint Action (JA) ‘European Partnership for Action Against Cancer’ (EPAAC) facilitated by the Community Health Programme, in September 2009. EPAAC is designed to fill a gap in cooperation, collaboration and shared experiences for countries with similar needs and diverse experience in the area of their national cancer control policies. Activities and studies are tackling the main challenges of cancer control in Europe as a whole and in the Member states, including the provision of services and health system responses, human resources and research. In contrast with previous European actions in the field of cancer, EPAAC joins different partners and stakeholders at various levels ranging from Member states (including Iceland and Norway) and Regions to patient representatives.
Abstract.Introduction. There is a lack of information about initiatives aimed at preventing the harmful effects of alcohol amongst the elderly. Objectives. One of the objectives of the VINTAGE study was to collect the initiatives carried out in Europe and review the published grey literature about this topic. Methods. Email-based survey addressed to researchers, professionals and policymakers, and internet search of grey literature. Results. Three hundred nine contacts were finally made, and 21 of the 36 collected initiatives were considered as useful in preventing the harmful use of alcohol amongst the elderly. Out of the about 2900 references identified 96 were classified as relevant. Conclusions. Despite a growing interest, alcohol use in the elderly is not yet perceived as a major issue for prevention.Key words: aged, alcohol drinking, promotion, prevention, Europe.Riassunto (Esempi di buona pratica per la prevenzione del consumo dannoso di alcol negli anziani in Europa, il progetto VINTaGE). Introduzione. c'è carenza di informazioni sulle iniziative volte a prevenire gli effetti dannosi del consumo di alcol tra gli anziani. Obiettivi. Uno degli obiettivi dello studio VINTAGE è stato quello di raccogliere esempi di intervento condotti in Europa ed eseguire una revisione della letteratura grigia sull'argomento. Metodi. Indagine via e-mail, rivolta a ricercatori, professionisti e decisori politici, e revisione della letteratura grigia disponibile in Internet. Risultati. Su 309 contatti effettuati, 21 delle 36 iniziative raccolte sono state ritenute utili per la prevenzione del consumo dannoso di alcol tra gli anziani. Novantasei dei circa 2900 riferimenti bibliografici individuati sono stati classificati rilevanti. Conclusioni. Nonostante un crescente interesse, il consumo di alcol tra gli anziani non è ancora percepito come obiettivo prioritario di prevenzione.Parole chiave: anziano, assunzioni di alcoolici, promozione, prevenzione, Europa.
Background Health promotion and disease prevention programme registries (HPPRs), also called ‘best practice portals’, serve as entry points and practical repositories that provide decision-makers with easy access to (evidence-based) practices. However, there is limited knowledge of differences or overlaps of howe current national HPPRs in Europe function, the context and circumstances in which these HPPRs were developed, and the mechanisms utilised by each HPPR for the assessment, classification and quality improvement of the included practices. This study prepared an overview of different approaches in several national HPPRs and the EU Best Practice Portal (EU BPP) as well as identified commonalities and differences among the core characteristics of the HPPRs. Methods We conducted a descriptive comparison – that focused on six European countries with existing or recently developed/implemented national HPPR and the EU BPP –to create a comparative overview. We used coding mechanisms to identify commonalities and differences; we performed data management, collection and building consensus during EuroHealthNet Thematic Working Group meetings. Results All HPPRs offer a broad range of health promotion and disease-prevention practices and serve to support practitioners, policymakers and researchers in selecting practices. Almost all HPPRs have an assessment process in place or planned, requiring the application of assessment criteria that differ among the HPPRs. While all HPPRs collect and share recommendable practices, others have implemented further measures to improve the quality of the submitted practices. Different dissemination tools and strategies are employed to promote the use of the HPPRs, including social media, newsletters and publications as well as capacity building workshops for practice owners or technical options to connect citizens/patients with local practices. Conclusions Collaboration between HPPRs (at national and EU level) is appreciated, especially regarding the use consistent terminology to avoid misinterpretation, facilitate cross-country comparison and enable discussions on the adaption of assessment criteria by national HPPRs. Greater efforts are needed to promote the actual implementation and transfer of practices at the national level to address public health challenges with proven and effective practices.
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