Drinking in later life: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies exploring older people's perceptions and experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

alcohol presents risks to the health of older adults at levels that may have been 'safer' earlier in life. Moderate drinking is associated with some health benefits, and can play a positive role in older people's social lives. To support healthy ageing, we must understand older people's views with regards to their drinking. This study aims to synthesise qualitative evidence exploring the perceptions and experiences of alcohol use by adults aged 50 years and over.

Methods

a pre-specified search strategy was applied to Medline, PsychINFO, Scopus, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases from starting dates. Grey literature, relevant journals, references and citations of included articles were

SUBMITTER: Bareham BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6322501 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature