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Natural disaster and medication preparedness among elderly: a scoping review
Rika Yuliwulandari1, Rifda El Mahroos2, Zulfan Febriawan2
1Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur, Surabaya, East Java, 60294, Indonesia.
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Summary
Elderly individuals face significant challenges in disaster and medication preparedness. Community and government programs can improve elderly preparedness for natural disasters.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Disaster Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Aging populations are increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters.
- Effective disaster mitigation requires robust medication preparedness among the elderly.
- Limited research exists on natural disaster and medication preparedness in older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore natural disaster and medication preparedness among the elderly population.
- To identify challenges and effective interventions for elderly disaster preparedness.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review guided by the Arksey & O'Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR.
- Searched Scopus, PubMed, Sage, and Google Scholar databases (2020-2024, English, open access).
- Keywords included 'elderly,' 'natural disaster,' 'preparedness,' and 'medication'; snowballing was used for interventions.
Main Results:
- Twenty articles were reviewed, highlighting challenges such as mobility limitations, medication access issues, communication barriers, and social support deficits.
- Elderly individuals face unique vulnerabilities during natural disasters.
- Tailored interventions, including disaster education and technology, are essential for improving preparedness.
Conclusions:
- Most elderly individuals are inadequately prepared for disasters.
- Government and community programs have demonstrated success in enhancing elderly preparedness.
- Targeted interventions are crucial for ensuring the safety of older adults during emergencies.
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