Developing a Conceptual Framework for an Age-Friendly Health System: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Population aging is usually associated with increased health care needs. Developing an age-friendly health system with special features, structure, and functions to meet the special needs of older people and improving their health status and quality of life is essential. This study aimed to develop a conceptual framework for an age-friendly health system, which would offer a conceptual basis for providing the best possible care for older people in health system to let them experience a successful, healthy, and active aging.

Methods

A scoping review was used to design the conceptual framework based on Arksey and O'Malley's model, including six stages, with the final stage of using expert's opinions to improve and validate the initial framework. The health system mo

SUBMITTER: Karami B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10461896 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature