A systematic integrative review of programmes addressing the social care needs of older prisoners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of older prisoners has risen exponentially over the last two decades, especially in high-income countries. Due to the increased and somewhat inadequately met health and social care needs of this group of prisoners, coupled with their vulnerability arising from higher levels of isolation, poverty and exploitation, financial costs have spiralled and human rights concerns have grown. This review aimed to present an overview of programmes that addressed older prisoners' social care needs, a particularly underdeveloped area, with a view to assessing the extent to which they could inform policy and practice.

Methods

Following Whittemore and Knafl's (J Adv Nurs 52:546-553, 2005) integrative review approach, a comprehensive search - including 16 electronic data

SUBMITTER: Lee C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6717991 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature