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Lay perspectives of successful ageing: a systematic review and meta-ethnography

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Matthew Prina, Professor Bloss Stephan, Professor Carol Brayne

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Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the current study was to conduct a systematic review of lay perspectives of successful ageing (SA), synthesise these data using a metaethnographic framework and to provide a snapshot of extant lay perspectives of SA.Design: A systematic review of layperson perspectives of SA was conducted across MEDLINE, PsycInfo, CINAHL, EMBASE and ISI Web of Knowledge.Participants: Peer-reviewed studies conducting qualitative investigations of lay perspectives of SA were included. Included studies were coded and analysed using NVivo V. 9 to examine underlying themes of SA.Results: The search strategy identified 7285 articles; 26 articles met the inclusion criteria. Laypersons identified psychosocial components, notably engagement (eg, social engagement), and personal resources (eg, attitude) as integral components of SA more often than 'physiological' components, such as longevity or physical functioning. These results also highlight the profound under-representation of non-Western countries and the cultural homogeneity of research participants.Conclusions: The current study reveals the importance laypersons place on incorporating psychosocial components into multidimensional models of SA, as well as highlighting the need for increased research with under-represented populations.


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Author(s): Cosco TD, Prina AM, Perales J, Stephan BCM, Brayne C

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: BMJ Open

Year: 2013

Volume: 3

Issue: 6

Online publication date: 05/06/2013

Acceptance date: 30/04/2013

ISSN (electronic): 2044-6055

Publisher: BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002710

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002710


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