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Caring for elderly substance users: Challenges, dilemmas and recommendations
Bagga Bjerge1, Jonas Strandholdt Bach1, Johanne Korsdal Sørensen2
1Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark.
Nordisk Alkohol- & Narkotikatidskrift : NAT
|June 21, 2024
Summary
Danish care professionals face significant challenges caring for elderly substance users. Barriers include complex health needs, conflicting care approaches, unpredictable behaviors, and inadequate training.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Social Work
Background:
- Elderly citizens are a growing demographic.
- Substance use among the elderly presents unique care challenges.
- Danish healthcare professionals encounter specific barriers in this area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the challenges and barriers faced by Danish care professionals.
- To understand the complexities of caring for elderly citizens who use substances.
Main Methods:
- A "going along" study observing care professionals' encounters.
- Interviews with healthcare professionals in two rural Danish municipalities.
Main Results:
- Care provision is complicated by complex health conditions.
- Conflicting care logics (autonomy vs. healthy living) create difficulties.
- Unpredictable behaviors, inter-system cooperation gaps, and lack of professional knowledge are key barriers.
Conclusions:
- Need for specialized local procedures and designated "experts".
- Enhanced inter-sectoral cooperation is crucial.
- Accessible national training and information are required for healthcare professionals.
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