Social Sciences · Demography

Elder Abuse and Neglect

When older adults are left offline, health and quality of life suffer

A systematic review finds that digital exclusion among older adults is associated with poorer quality of life and adverse health outcomes. The review identifies socioeconomic disadvantage, health-related vulnerabilities and barriers in the design and delivery of services as connected parts of the problem.

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Abstract editorial illustration accompanying the article: Review examines brain and psychological effects after non-fatal strangulation

Health & Medicine

Moderate evidenceReview

Review examines brain and psychological effects after non-fatal strangulation

This integrative review examined 26 peer-reviewed articles on possible brain, psychological, and physical effects after non-fatal strangulation associated with intimate partner violence. The authors reported that the existing literature describes substantial impairments in some affected people, but screening approaches, management methods, and long-term evidence remain inconsistent or limited.

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