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Evidence-based interventions with older adults: concluding thoughts
- Authors:
- KROPF Nancy P., CUMMINGS Sherry M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 50(S1), 2008, pp.345-355.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper summarises the findings of the systematic reviews of psychosocial interventions reported in this issue of the journal, identifying effective intervention approaches for physical health problems, mental health problems and particular social roles (end of life care, family carers, grandparent carers, people with developmental disabilities and their carers). Problems with psychosocial intervention research are noted, including the small size and methodological weakness of many studies, a failure to report the details of an intervention and its implementation, and lack of consensus over which outcomes should be measured. Future research studies need to be larger, more robustly designed and with long term follow-up. They also need to cover more diverse populations (e.g. ethnic minority groups) and more diverse topics in addition to the problems of functional decline. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Substance abuse
- Authors:
- CUMMINGS Sherry M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 50(S1), 2008, pp.215-241.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Although the prevalence of alcohol abuse is generally less among older than younger people in the USA, it poses particular risks for increased morbidity and mortality among older people. It is also expected to increase as the population ages. However, little attention has been paid to the development and evaluation of interventions for this population. This systematically conducted review identifies nine outcome studies, finding that promising interventions include those that are age-specific, less confrontational and cognitive-behavioural in approach. The paper concludes with a ‘treatment resource appendix’ directed at American social workers. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Overview of evidence-based practice with older adults and their families
- Authors:
- CUMMINGS Sherry M., KROPF Nancy P.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 50(S1), 2008, pp.1-10.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Provides an overview and summary of the articles in this special edition of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work. The issue covers psychosocial interventions available to address the health, mental health/cognitive, and social role changes faced by older people and their family caregivers.