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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.