Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
3.3
2.1
Journals
Geriatrics
Special Issues
Ageing and Disability: A Look at Two Different Trajectories according...
share announcement

Ageing and Disability: A Look at Two Different Trajectories according to the Clinical Psychology of Disability

A special issue of Geriatrics (ISSN 2308-3417).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 December 2023) | Viewed by 10050

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Donatella Petretto

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Department of Education, Philosophy, Psychology, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
Interests: disability; ageing; neuropsychology; learning disorders; intellectual disabilities
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Prof. Dr. Roberto Pili

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
IERFOP Onlus and Global Community on Longevity, 09134 Cagliari, Italy
Interests: disability; ageing; biopsychosocial approach; health; wellbeing

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The progressive ageing of the global population is an important anthropological and social phenomenon, and is due to the overall increasing of health and living conditions. People can live longer and can go through their entire lifespan, reaching the more advanced phases of possible human life. However, the increase of life expectancy does not correspond completely to the increase of healthy life expectancy, and longer lives are associated with higher risk of developing age-related disorders, diseases and disability. Thus, the progressive population ageing could lead to more individuals living to more advanced phases of life with age-related diseases, disorders and disability. People with disability also have an increased life expectancy; they can live longer than in past. It is mandatory to consider how to add life to years and how to promote wellbeing and good quality of life even when individuals have age-related disorders and/or disability. In this Special Issue, we aim to address the relationship between ageing and disability according to the perspective of Clinical Psychology of Disability, which has a role in the assessment, diagnosis and support of people with disability in each phase of life, including people with disability who age and reach the more advanced phases of life;  and according to a life span perspective, where there can be two main developmental trajectories in the relationship between ageing and disability: “ageing with disability” and “disability with ageing”.

Dr. Donatella Petretto
Prof. Dr. Roberto Pili
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Geriatrics is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • ageing
  • disability
  • disablement

Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue

  • Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
  • Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
  • Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
  • External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
  • e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.

Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices can be found here.

Published Papers (4 papers)

Download All Papers
Order results
Result details
Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:

Editorial

Jump to: Research

6 pages, 200 KiB  
Editorial
Telemedicine: Issues in the Analysis of Its Use in Elderly People and in People with Disabilities, According to the Perspective of the Clinical Psychology of Disability
by Donatella Rita Petretto, Luca Gaviano, Gian Pietro Carrogu, Roberta Berti, Martina Pinna and Roberto Pili
Geriatrics 2023, 8(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics8010005 - 30 Dec 2022
Cited by 5 | Viewed by 2084
Abstract
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sudden increase in the speed of the digitization process, which has affected several areas of life (public administration, schools, universities, and healthcare, and extending to so-called “digital citizenship”) [...] Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ageing and Disability: A Look at Two Different Trajectories according to the Clinical Psychology of Disability)
5 pages, 196 KiB  
Editorial
Ageing and Disability According to the Perspective of Clinical Psychology of Disability
by Donatella R. Petretto and Roberto Pili
Geriatrics 2022, 7(3), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics7030055 - 10 May 2022
Cited by 10 | Viewed by 2631
Abstract
The progressive ageing of the global population is an important anthropological and social phenomenon, and it is due to the overall increasing of life expectancy and the overall increasing of health and living conditions, even if with various trends and speeds in various [...] Read more.
The progressive ageing of the global population is an important anthropological and social phenomenon, and it is due to the overall increasing of life expectancy and the overall increasing of health and living conditions, even if with various trends and speeds in various countries all over the world [...] Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ageing and Disability: A Look at Two Different Trajectories according to the Clinical Psychology of Disability)

Research

Jump to: Editorial

12 pages, 760 KiB  
Article
Culturally Competent Assessment of Neurocognitive Functioning in Latinos with Complex Multimorbidity: A Case Study
by Diomaris Safi, Jesús Barreto Abrams, Melissa Rios, Elisenda Rodés, Mirella Díaz-Santos and Paola Suárez
Geriatrics 2022, 7(5), 93; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics7050093 - 6 Sep 2022
Viewed by 2111
Abstract
Multimorbidity—the coexistence of multiple chronic conditions within an individual—is the new normal in hospital settings. Individuals with higher levels of multimorbidity require a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to meet their needs, though the complexity of their neurocognitive profiles is still poorly researched. This [...] Read more.
Multimorbidity—the coexistence of multiple chronic conditions within an individual—is the new normal in hospital settings. Individuals with higher levels of multimorbidity require a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to meet their needs, though the complexity of their neurocognitive profiles is still poorly researched. This study reported on the neurocognitive profile of a 69-year-old, left-handed, Latino cisgender male with 10 years of education. He was deemed to have a short-term mortality in 2018, yet is still enjoying a good quality of life in 2022. This case report illustrated (a) a rather common neurocognitive profile of a patient with complex multimorbidity, (b) the advantages of being served in a center of excellence with linguistically and culturally appropriate services that evaluate patients’ cognitive functioning and inform and provide continuity of care, and (c) the benefits of a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care of the multimorbidity population. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ageing and Disability: A Look at Two Different Trajectories according to the Clinical Psychology of Disability)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

8 pages, 257 KiB  
Article
The Prevalence of Low Handgrip Strength and Its Predictors among Outpatient Older Adults in a Tertiary Care Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study
by Manchumad Manjavong, Apichart So-ngern, Panita Limpawattana, Natapong Manomaiwong, Thanisorn Kamsuanjig, Chudapha Khammak, Pongsak Chokkhatiwat and Kamolthorn Srisuwannakit
Geriatrics 2022, 7(4), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics7040074 - 8 Jul 2022
Cited by 1 | Viewed by 2298
Abstract
Background: Low muscle strength is linked to several adverse health outcomes. However, there are limited data regarding its prevalence and associated factors in Thai older adults. This study aimed to fill that gap. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with patients aged ≥ [...] Read more.
Background: Low muscle strength is linked to several adverse health outcomes. However, there are limited data regarding its prevalence and associated factors in Thai older adults. This study aimed to fill that gap. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with patients aged ≥ 60 years at the outpatient clinic of the internal medicine department of a tertiary care hospital from April 2020 to December 2021. Patient characteristics were collected, and a handgrip dynamometer was used to measure handgrip strength (HGS). Low HGS was defined according to the 2019 recommendations of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. Results: In total, 198 patients were recruited. The prevalence of low HGS was 51%. Median HGS was 17.8 kg and 27.7 kg in women and men, respectively. Every age per year increase, greater number of medications of any type, and lower Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score were independent factors associated with low HGS, with adjusted odds ratios of 1.1, 1.2, and 0.9, respectively. Conclusions: Low HGS was prevalent among older patients in this setting, indicating a high degree of possible sarcopenia. As there were some modifiable factors associated with low HGS, routine measurement, medication review, and cognitive evaluation are recommended for early diagnosis and management. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ageing and Disability: A Look at Two Different Trajectories according to the Clinical Psychology of Disability)
Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:
 
Displaying articles 1-4
Back to TopTop