About this Research Topic
Geriatric Medicine has emerged as a crucial field since its inception in the mid-twentieth century by Marjory Warren in England. This area of healthcare focuses on the unique needs of the aging population, which is rapidly increasing worldwide. While some countries have developed comprehensive geriatric care systems, including specialized medical professionals, community services, and palliative care, others are still grappling with the challenges of providing adequate services for their elderly citizens. The disparity in geriatric care across different nations highlights the need for a global exchange of knowledge and strategies. Recent studies have shown that countries with well-established geriatric care systems can serve as models for those still developing their services. However, there remains a significant gap in understanding how these successful frameworks can be adapted and implemented in diverse cultural and economic contexts. Addressing this gap is essential for ensuring that all aging populations receive the care and support they need.
This research topic aims to explore and document the diverse structures and developments of geriatric care across different countries. By examining the aging demographics, availability of specialized healthcare professionals, and existing services, this research seeks to identify best practices and innovative strategies that can be shared globally. The objective is to foster a collaborative environment where countries can learn from each other's experiences, ultimately leading to improved geriatric care worldwide. Key questions include how countries with less-developed systems can enhance their geriatric care and what role international collaboration can play in this process.
To gather further insights into the global landscape of geriatric care, we welcome Original Research, Review, Mini-review, Case Report, Clinical Trial, and Opinion articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• The country-specific aging structure of the population
• An overview of professional and academic healthcare providers
• Structure of healthcare services for the older patient
• Country-specific challenges and future planning and developments
• Examples of countries with well-established geriatric care systems which served as models for countries still developing their services.
By sharing research and insights, we aim to build a comprehensive body of work that significantly advances progress in geriatric care, ensuring that all elderly individuals receive the support and services they deserve.
This research topic aims to explore and document the diverse structures and developments of geriatric care across different countries. By examining the aging demographics, availability of specialized healthcare professionals, and existing services, this research seeks to identify best practices and innovative strategies that can be shared globally. The objective is to foster a collaborative environment where countries can learn from each other's experiences, ultimately leading to improved geriatric care worldwide. Key questions include how countries with less-developed systems can enhance their geriatric care and what role international collaboration can play in this process.
To gather further insights into the global landscape of geriatric care, we welcome Original Research, Review, Mini-review, Case Report, Clinical Trial, and Opinion articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• The country-specific aging structure of the population
• An overview of professional and academic healthcare providers
• Structure of healthcare services for the older patient
• Country-specific challenges and future planning and developments
• Examples of countries with well-established geriatric care systems which served as models for countries still developing their services.
By sharing research and insights, we aim to build a comprehensive body of work that significantly advances progress in geriatric care, ensuring that all elderly individuals receive the support and services they deserve.
Keywords: Country profiles, Geriatrics, Older people, Healthcare, Health policy
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