Ageism directed to older adults in health services: A scoping review.
Pricila Oliveira de AraujoIsabela Machado Sampaio Costa SoaresPaulo Roberto Lima Falcão do ValeAnderson Reis de SousaElena Casado AparícioEvanilda Souza de Santana CarvalhoPublished in: Revista latino-americana de enfermagem (2023)
the results may make health professionals vigilant for care/neglect guided by age bias and sensitive for coping with ageism by obtaining diverse scientific knowledge. The analysis of the phenomenon in the Unified Health System context constitutes a knowledge gap, as well as the implicit ageism expressions. (1) Ageism expressions involve interpersonal and institutional relationships. (2) Ageism directed to older adults permeates from diagnosis to treatment. (3) The coping measures comprise educational actions and also scientific research studies. (4) It is necessary to recognize the presence of ageism in health services. (5) It is necessary to recognize care/neglect practices guided by age bias.