The “Elderly” in Medicine: Ethical Issues Surrounding This Outdated and Discriminatory Term

Hekmatpanah, Javad

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“…Several have joined his position and in 2005, the Swedish senior citizen committee (in Swedish: äldreberedningen) presented a vision of an ageless society where concepts such as age and older have become redundant (SENIOR, 2005). But even if it is difficult to establish clear thresholds for older age, the elimination 5 In recent years the common term 'elderly' has become outdated since it contributes to ageism, prejudice and it does not define age accurately (Hekmat-Panah, 2019). Therefore, the term 'older adults' has been used throughout the thesis.…”

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Companion Robots for Older Adults : A Mixed-Methods Approach to Deployments in Care Homes

Thunberg

2024

Linköping Studies in Arts and Sciences

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If you visit a care home today, chances are that you will be greeted by a small furry animal. This animal is intended to provide companionship to the older adults living there, especially to people with dementia. However, the animal is not made of flesh and blood but of acrylic, sensors and components -it is a companion robot.A companion robot is a social robot, often in the form of a household pet or a human, created to provide psychosocial support. Today, we are facing societal challenges of an ageing population while the resources to offer care are decreasing. So-called 'welfare technology' is seen as one part of the solution to both support care staff and at times replace care. During the last decade, targeted funds for investments in welfare technology have been available to municipalities in Sweden, where companion robots have become a popular choice to implement in care homes. This thesis explores, through a mixed-methods approach, what happens when companion robots are deployed in care homes for older adults by looking at different perspectives from key stakeholders. Nine studies are presented with decision makers in municipalities, care staff and older adults, as participants, and the studies have primarily been carried out in the field in care homes and activity centres, where both qualitative (observations, workshops, interviews and record keeping) and quantitative data (surveys) have been collected.Linköping University has been much more to me than merely a place of study or employment -it has been a home. It may sound a bit cliché, like something out of a tech startup's LinkedIn page where they never want employees away from their desks, but the truth is, I have often stayed on campus into the wee hours to complete various robot projects that have enriched my life significantly. Over the past decade, I have felt a deep sense of belonging here, truly defining myself within this context. From my early twenties, when I was still figuring out my career path, to my early thirties, where I have begun to find some answers, LiU has been integral to my growth. This university has nurtured me with its environment, its people, and with the challenges I have tackled. I am grateful to have started my journey here and even more so that I stayed to pursue my PhD. But how does one thank a place that has become so deeply a part of who they are? It feels nearly impossible. Throughout the years, my experiences and interactions here have profoundly shaped me and will remain cherished memories forever.So, to all of you, thank you, I will miss you dearly.Tom, you invited me to your group early on as a bachelor student, showed me how to be a researcher in human-robot interaction and inspired me to make the most of it. I am eternally grateful that you believed in me, gave me this opportunity and helped me through all the ups and downs. Thank you. Ericka, you did not hesitate when asked the question if you wanted to be my co-supervisor two years into my PhD. Thank you for all the encouragement, how you challenged my views an...

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Companion Robots for Older Adults : A Mixed-Methods Approach to Deployments in Care Homes

Thunberg

2024

Linköping Studies in Arts and Sciences

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Psychological phenomena in the doctor- Elderly patient relationship

Turabián¹

2020

Arch Psychiatr Ment Health

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The doctor-patient communication and the aging of the patients attended by the general practitioner are two important concepts that constantly impact medical consultations. This article raises some refl ections and conceptualizations about the main psychological phenomena that have a special importance in the doctor-elderly patient communication and relationship: 1) Stereotypes and prejudices; 2) Regression; 3) Transference, countertransference and resistance; 4) Rapport; 5) Empathy; and 6) Paternalism. The GP must be alert about what affecting the communication with the old man and he should put the means to get a warm relationship. Consequently, to achieve effective communication with an older adult: The GP have to take it easy; to be patient; avoiding stereotypes and prejudices; allowing the patient to establish a benign regressive relationship, until if it is possible due to the biopsychosocial context of the elderly patient, he can begin the non-regressive relationship again; recognizing fact of transference, which put the doctor in another place, is inevitable, but taking into account that it greatly affects his relationship with the patients; avoiding countertransference; considering that the therapeutic alliance or rapport is particularly fragile in elderly patients with chronic diseases; giving greater importance to empathy; knowing that the elderly patient frequently accepts the authority of the doctor, but avoiding falling into an iatrogenic paternalism; and smile. been labelled sociophysiology. This process can in luence the health of both parties in the doctor-patient relationship, and may be relevant to third parties [2]. Communication between the patient and doctor is extremely important, especially for the treatment of patients with chronic diseases [3]. In the elderly there is often multimorbidity: osteoarthritis, arterial hypertension, cardiovascular disease, depression, COPD, loss of visual and auditory capacity, falls and immobility, osteoporosis, dementia, delirium, urinary incontinence, etc., and 20% of them are patients with disabilities. Further, multimorbidity implies polypharmacy, with an average of 4.5 drugs prescribed by the doctor to the older patient. To all this must be added that with aging increases the risk of developing CNS disorders and there may be a cerebral de icit associated with psychological symptoms that re lects psychiatric disturbances. In addition, the elderly may present with Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, alcoholic dementia, brain neoplasia, or cranioencephalic trauma, all of which have serious implications for doctor-patient communication [4,5]. The characteristics of the doctor-patient relationship and communication are different in the presence of an elderly Psychological phenomena in the doctor-Elderly patient relationship

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Engaging the Aging Process

El-Amin

2023

Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development

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Employment for aging is a significant aspect shaping the aging processes during formative years. Therefore, work opportunities combined and consequential impacts later in life merit special consideration. Given that population aging has become a global pattern with ensuing changes in labor markets far and wide, there is increased concern about the impacts of retirement around the globe and the macroeconomic advantages frequently connected with delaying retirement. It is fundamental for nations with aging populations to maintain profitability, given an aging workforce. Governments must make it simpler for individuals to maintain a significant presence in the workforce. This contribution focuses on improving the quality of life for aging individuals instead of only focusing on adding years to their lives.

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The “Elderly” in Medicine: Ethical Issues Surrounding This Outdated and Discriminatory Term

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Companion Robots for Older Adults : A Mixed-Methods Approach to Deployments in Care Homes

Companion Robots for Older Adults : A Mixed-Methods Approach to Deployments in Care Homes

Psychological phenomena in the doctor- Elderly patient relationship

Engaging the Aging Process

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