scholarly journals Socially Assistive Robots for Older Adults and People with Autism: An Overview

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ester Martinez-Martin ◽  
Felix Escalona ◽  
Miguel Cazorla
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
World Health ◽  
Assistive Robots ◽  
Socially Assistive Robots ◽  
The World ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Assistive Systems ◽  
Health Organization

Over one billion people in the world suffer from some form of disability. Nevertheless, according to the World Health Organization, people with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to deficiencies in services, such as health care, rehabilitation, support, and assistance. In this sense, recent technological developments can mitigate these deficiencies, offering less-expensive assistive systems to meet users’ needs. This paper reviews and summarizes the research efforts toward the development of these kinds of systems, focusing on two social groups: older adults and children with autism.

scholarly journals Functional difficulties and toileting among older adults in Ghana: evidence from the World Health Organization Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) Ghana Wave 1

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Kofi Awuviry-Newton ◽  
Kylie Wales ◽  
Meredith Tavener ◽  
Paul Kowal ◽  
Julie Byles
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
World Health ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Functional Difficulties ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Global Ageing

Abstract Ghana's older population is projected to increase in coming decades and as a result will see increasing care needs. Understanding the functional difficulties older adults experience, and the associated factors, will help identify relevant intervention to assist older adults in meeting their care needs. This study aimed to analyse the prevalence of functional difficulties among older adults in Ghana, and examine how the World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (WHO-ICF) conceptual framework can relate to toileting difficulty to understand the factors that increase older adults’ care needs. Data were for 5,096 adults aged ⩾50 years from the WHO Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) Ghana Wave 1. Difficulties were assessed using self-reported difficulty on 22 functional items, including toileting. Multivariate logistic regression tested associations between toileting and other factors as related to the WHO-ICF conceptual framework. Older adults reported climbing one flight of stairs without resting as a common functional difficulty. Difficulty eating was the item least identified. Toileting difficulty was ranked second among five total activities of daily living difficulties. Age, marital status, self-reported health, memory, bodily pain, short- and far-distance vision, obesity, stroke, chronic lung disease, trust at individual and neighbourhood level, toilet facility type, socialising with co-workers, and public and religious meeting attendance were statistically significantly associated with toileting difficulty in the final parsimonious model. Post-hoc analysis testing interaction revealed that interaction existed between female sex and never married marital status (p = 0.04), and obesity and widowed marital status (p = 0.01), with toileting as the outcome. A significant level of functional difficulty existed among Ghanaian older adults in this sample. Toileting difficulty was associated with factors across different components in the WHO-ICF, emphasising functional, social and environmental factors related to this fundamental human activity.

Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Health Informatics in Osteoporosis

2008 ◽  
pp. 446-451
Author(s):  
Sarah H. Gueldner ◽  
Guruprasad Madhavan ◽  
Eric D. Newman ◽  
Carolyn S. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
Health Informatics ◽  
Bone Fragility ◽  
World Health ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Preventative Measures ◽  
Skeletal Disease ◽  
The World ◽  
Treatment Measures ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Health Organization

Osteoporosis, usually silent until a fracture occurs, is among the most common health problems facing elders worldwide. By definition, osteoporosis is a “systemic” skeletal disease characterized by a low bone mass and a micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture (“The Burden of Musculoskeletal Conditions,” 2003). The incidence of osteoporotic hip fracture increases exponentially with age, and the increase in older persons globally could dramatically increase the number of hip fractures, posing a devastating increase in disability and cost for elders worldwide. Therefore, it is imperative that diagnostic and treatment measures be developed and instituted worldwide to support preventative measures for osteoporosis and consequential fractures. Toward that purpose, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared 2002–2011as the Decade of the Bone and Joint, uniting nations throughout the world in the commitment of energy and resources to accelerate progress in bone health and prevention of fractures. Keeping in mind this global context, this discussion includes information about the prevalence and impact of osteoporosis, its signature pathology (including bone remodeling), factors which place individuals at risk for developing osteoporosis, and the role of diagnostics, therapeutics, and informatics in the realm of osteoporosis. Encouraging information is also provided about recent innovative technological developments that may enhance our ability to detect and treat osteoporosis earlier, in time to reduce and better manage its unwelcome sequelae.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lived Experiences of Older Adults in Aged Care Homes

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-317
Author(s):  
Shi Yin Chee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
World Health ◽  
Phenomenological Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused untold fear and suffering for older adults across the world. According to the World Health Organization, older adults in aged care homes are at a higher risk of the infection living in an enclosed environment with others. This article adopts a qualitative approach using Colaizzi’s phenomenological method to explore the lived experiences of older adults during COVID-19. Between December 2019 and June 2020, 10 in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants aged 60 years and above in two aged care homes. The lived tension that has penetrated all participants’ stories in five themes of the meanings described as ‘disconnected in a shrinking world’ filled with uncertainties. COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges and disproportionate threat onto older adults’ lives, relationships and well-being. The overarching message was that older adults believe that ‘this too shall pass’ and regain their freedom that was lost during the pandemic.

scholarly journals Post-covid condition in adults and children

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 562-570
Author(s):  
Dina V. Baimukhambetova ◽  
Anastasia O. Gorina ◽  
Mikhail A. Rumyantsev ◽  
Anastasia A. Shikhaleva ◽  
Yasmin A. El-Taravi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategies ◽  
World Health ◽  
Clinical Protocols ◽  
Healthcare Burden ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
To Come ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Existing Data

Despite the impressive progress in diagnosis and management of acute COVID-19, data regarding the consequences of this infection are just emerging. The World Health Organization has proposed the term post-COVID condition (PCC) to describe the wide range of sequelae of acute COVID-19. With more than 200 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, PCC may develop into a major problem for many years to come for the millions of COVID-19 survivors worldwide. Few studies were conducted in primary care, and very few studies have focused exclusively on children and adolescents.Objective. To review existing data on PCC. Analysis of manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals and clinical protocols. PCC is characterized by a wide range of systemic, cardio-pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurological, and psychosocial symptoms.Conclusion. Although PCC prevalence is difficult to estimate due to methodological limitations of the existing studies, there is no doubt that this problem is a significant healthcare burden. There is a need for further observational and interventional studies to establish optimal PCC prevention and management strategies.

scholarly journals Anthelmintic Activity of Methanolic Extract of Eucalyptus globulus Bark

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Baqer Hassan ◽  
Zainab Fadhil Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Anthelmintic Activity ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
World Health ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Current Review ◽  
The World ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Developing And Developed Countries

In the last few years there has been an exponential growth in the field of herbal medicine and these drugs are gaining popularity both in developing and developed countries because of their natural origin and less side effects. Many traditional medicines in use are derived from medicinal plants, minerals and organic matter .The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed 21,000 plants, which are used for medicinal purposes around the world. .The current review focuses on herbal drug preparations and plants used in the treatment of different chronic dieses in the world. The use of Ayurvedic medicines is common in both adults and children and is increasing in many areas of the world. This paper will discuss the benefits with use of herbal medicines as Antipyretic, Antiulcer, Anti-diabetic and Anti-cancerous activity.

scholarly journals Video Game’s design Implications to promote moderate activity in seniors

2020 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Raymundo Cornejo ◽  
Oscar Ordoñez ◽  
Alain Manzo ◽  
Adrián Alarcón ◽  
Luis Gaxiola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Joint Angle ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical Activation ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Improve Health

Researchers and different efforts have identified several social, health, financial challenges, among others, with ageing population. Regarding health challenges, the World Health Organization encourages physical activation programs to promote healthy ageing. These programs aim to alleviate imminent musculoskeletal deterioration, or injuries that may occur. Severely increased deteriorations may affect older adults’ movement patterns, affecting their autonomy, control, or force. The only way to reduce this deterioration is through physical activation. Therefore, medical gerontology considers physical activity as one of the best tools to improve health and prevent many diseases. Within HCI, research has evaluated exergames as an alternative to engage older adults in physical activation. Exergames have become the technological focus of physical activity, stimulating physical activity through play and competition. However, it is unclear how to maximize these benefits. In this paper we present a set of design implications to improve inter-joint angle for older adults, and maximize activity with its precautions.

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