Scoping study of definitions and instruments measuring vulnerability in older adults.

Mélanie LevasseurMarika Lussier-TherrienMarie Lee BironMarie-France DuboisPatrick BoissyDaniel NaudNicole DubucJean-Claude CoallierJessica CalvéMélisa Audet

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2021)

The proposed definition and the PVS help to provide a common language and measure in health and social sciences research, policy and practice identifying and reaching older adults in situations of vulnerability and intervening to foster social participation and health equity.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
public health
physical activity
climate change
health information
primary care
health promotion