Bridging knowledge, policies and practices across the ageing and disability fields: a protocol for a scoping review to inform the development of a taxonomy

Nalder, Emily; Putnam, Michelle; Salvador‐Carulla, Luis; Spindel, Andria; Batliwalla, Zinnia; Nekolaichuk, Erica

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016741

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“…Mapping also enabled separation of the tasks themselves, from inputs driving these actions, and the outcomes that result. The matrices published in this paper could potentially be used to a) generate research questions (e.g., evaluating the effects of specific bridging tasks in different domains); b) inform the development of a taxonomy (a classification scheme guiding communication on this topic); or c) assist in the specification of bridging in research and practice so that these tasks can be replicated in other implementation or research initiatives [9,12]. In the present review, it was found that most bridging tasks evaluated were on a micro level within health and social service delivery, and further descriptive research identifying the efficacy, scalability, and sustainability of such tasks would be beneficial.…”

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“…There are some limitations to this scoping review. Firstly, we chose to focus the search on studies discussing the literature on aging with disability, and restricted "disability" to the areas of developmental and neurological disability [12]. This was initially done as it provided more selective definitions of disability and was an area that already had a body of literature surrounding bridging.…”

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“…The establishment of the protocol involved specifying our purpose and research question, developing a search strategy, selecting appropriate and relevant works, extracting data, and summarizing and reporting the results. A full version of this protocol has been published previously [12].…”

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“…All searches were conducted by a member of the research team (ZB). An example of a search strategy can be found in a previously published protocol [12].…”

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“…Policy [12] Policy which mandates closer collaboration / joint planning across aging and disability.…”

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A scoping review to characterize bridging tasks in the literature on aging with disability

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Background: Bridging involves improving knowledge sharing and collaboration across different fields, such as aging and disability. The objectives of this review were to describe: 1) the contexts where bridging has occurred in relation to delivery of health services for adults aging with neurological or developmental conditions; and 2) characterize and map bridging tasks, stakeholders involved, and outcomes discussed in peer-reviewed literature.Methods: Seven databases were searched around the core concepts of "bridging," "aging," and "disability." In total, 10, 819 articles were screened with 49 meeting the inclusion criteria of discussing aging with developmental or neurological disability, explicitly describing bridging tasks, published in English and a peer-reviewed publication. Bibliographic information, sample characteristics, and data on bridging was extracted and included in the qualitative synthesis. Results: Intellectual and/or Developmental disabilities were the most studied population (76% of articles), and most articles were published in the United States (57%). Twenty-two bridging tasks were identified, and categorized into three domains: health and social service delivery (e.g., care coordination tasks), policy (e.g., policy change), and research and training (e.g., mentoring). Stakeholders involved ranged from health care professionals to policy makers and organizations in aging and disability services. Conclusions:The resulting matrix will assist in the specification of bridging in research and practice. Future work should evaluate specific models of bridging and their effects on health service delivery. BackgroundBridging as a field of scientific knowledge considers how silos can be broken down, and how individuals from different fields can work together sharing their knowledge and skills to address complex issues. 'Aging with disability' refers to the study of the processes and experiences of aging, in the context of long-term disability, and this notion has driven much of the interest in the construct of bridging in the health care setting [1,2]. In this article the concept of bridging is applied to the aging and disability fields [3].Bridging emerged in the context of increasingly complex health systems that need to adapt to rising demands and changing consumer needs. Aging populations place an added demand on health services, as rates of disability and health care utilization are high in older populations [2,4,5]. Simultaneously life expectancies have increased, meaning individuals living with disability acquired earlier in life may require services and supports to maintain their health and

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“…All searches were conducted by a member of the research team (ZB). An example of a search strategy can be found in a previously published protocol [12].…”

Section: Search Strategy and Search Termsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Policy [12] Policy which mandates closer collaboration / joint planning across aging and disability.…”

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confidence: 99%

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A scoping review to characterize bridging tasks in the literature on aging with disability

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Aging with Disability

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2024

The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Disability

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Aging With Disability: Populations, Programs, and the New Paradigm An Introduction to the Special Issue

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Ordway

2019

J Aging Health

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Objective: The purpose of this article is to introduce a special issue dedicated to research at the intersection of aging and disability. Method: We provide some context for the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration among aging and disability researchers and summarize the nine articles in this issue. Results: Articles in the special issue are centered around several overarching themes. These include meaningful social and community participation, goals and values in the context of disability, and the reach and effectiveness of programs and policies on rehabilitation and service utilization. Conclusion: As care models continue to merge aging and disability services, collaboration among traditional aging and disability research networks can lead to improved outcomes for adults aging with long-term disability.

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Bridging knowledge, policies and practices across the ageing and disability fields: a protocol for a scoping review to inform the development of a taxonomy

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A scoping review to characterize bridging tasks in the literature on aging with disability

A scoping review to characterize bridging tasks in the literature on aging with disability

Aging with Disability

Aging With Disability: Populations, Programs, and the New Paradigm An Introduction to the Special Issue

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