Domiciliary Carers' Perspectives on Alcohol Use by Older Adults in Their Care: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies.

ABSTRACT: As global populations continue to age, alcohol consumption rises, and we strive to age in place, it is important to have an up-to-date understanding of domiciliary carers' perspectives on older adults' alcohol use in their care. Therefore, a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies of the unique challenges faced by domiciliary care workers in front line roles regarding older adults' alcohol use was conducted (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024516660). Eight databases were searched on 22 February 2024 for qualitative studies focusing on older adults' (defined as aged 50 or over) alcohol consumption and domiciliary care. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist was utilised for quality appraisal. Twenty articles reporting 14 unique studies of mainly medium

SUBMITTER: Haighton C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11506993 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature