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Seeun Park1,2, Nicole Thomas2, Anne Ersig2
1School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|January 3, 2025
Summary
People with long-term physical disabilities experience accelerated aging and social barriers. This review synthesizes their aging characteristics to inform better nursing care, education, and policy for improved well-being.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Disability Studies
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Long-term physical disabilities present unique challenges to the aging process.
- Understanding the biopsychosocial aging characteristics of this population is crucial for targeted support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize existing literature on the aging characteristics of individuals with long-term physical disabilities.
- To inform future nursing research, education, practice, and health policy.
Main Methods:
- A systematic scoping review was conducted.
- Searches included CINAHL, PubMed, and PsycINFO databases for articles published between 2000 and 2024.
- Thematic analysis was applied to 31 selected articles.
Main Results:
- Physically, accelerated aging, secondary conditions, and increased falls risk were noted.
- Psychologically, individuals reported negative affectivity, resilience, and psychological growth.
- Socially, persistent barriers led to socioeconomic disadvantages in education, employment, income, and transportation.
Conclusions:
- This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the biopsychosocial aging experiences of people with long-term physical disabilities.
- Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and tailored interventions.
- Nursing education, policy changes, and improved accessibility are essential to enhance well-being.
Keywords:
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