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Elderly vulnerability: concept development.
Keylla Talitha Fernandes Barbosa1, Maria das Graças Melo Fernandes1
1Universidade Federal da Paraíba. João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
Elderly vulnerability is a complex issue influenced by individual and collective factors. This study explored its dimensions using the Hybrid Concept Development Model, revealing key attributes, antecedents, and consequences.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Healthcare Research
Background:
- Aging populations present unique challenges.
- Understanding elderly vulnerability is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Existing conceptualizations require further development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a comprehensive concept of elderly vulnerability.
- To utilize the Hybrid Concept Development Model for concept elucidation.
- To identify attributes, antecedents, and consequences of elderly vulnerability.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative methodological study employing the Hybrid Concept Development Model.
- Integrative literature review followed by semi-structured interviews with 12 professionals.
- Grounded Theory for empirical data analysis, integrating theoretical and empirical evidence.
Main Results:
- Identified key attributes, antecedents, and consequences of elderly vulnerability.
- Unveiled the multifaceted changes associated with the human aging process.
- Provided a deeper understanding of the multiple dimensions of elderly vulnerability.
Conclusions:
- Elderly vulnerability is a multifaceted construct.
- Individual and collective conditions interact to shape vulnerability.
- This conceptualization aids in developing targeted support strategies for the elderly.
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