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Abstract
Background
An emerging "caring life-course theory" (CLCT) describes the proportion of care that needs to be met through self-care as the top space engulfed within a U-shaped line. Its central assumption is that mostly around two points (beginning-of-life and end-of-life), a person's care needs tend to be met by others.(1) However, we argue that in many cases, the increasing demands of aging populations require twisting such a U-shaped line into a horizontal one, more like a suspension bridge, supported by a necessary ongoing care provision.
Methods
This presentation introduces engineering design principles (anti-funicular geometry and tensile integrity)(2,3) to gerontology. The proposition involves investigating the optimisation of the healthcare system and its structural composition considering the latest technological knowledge and their compression and tension elements.
Results
The healthcare system and its limited resources could cope with the most complex structural care demands across the life span of those experiencing chronic self-care impairments if transdisciplinary gerontology teams use anti-funicular geometry and tensile integrity design to model, test, and implement technological resource-saving care solutions.
Conclusions/Implications
The presentation introduces a novel line of future investigation for gerontologists. It involves transdisciplinary experiments modelling the use of technology and the compression and tension elements of healthcare systems. This new research angle may find a way to save resources while bringing high-quality care solutions to those with chronic self-care impairments.
An emerging "caring life-course theory" (CLCT) describes the proportion of care that needs to be met through self-care as the top space engulfed within a U-shaped line. Its central assumption is that mostly around two points (beginning-of-life and end-of-life), a person's care needs tend to be met by others.(1) However, we argue that in many cases, the increasing demands of aging populations require twisting such a U-shaped line into a horizontal one, more like a suspension bridge, supported by a necessary ongoing care provision.
Methods
This presentation introduces engineering design principles (anti-funicular geometry and tensile integrity)(2,3) to gerontology. The proposition involves investigating the optimisation of the healthcare system and its structural composition considering the latest technological knowledge and their compression and tension elements.
Results
The healthcare system and its limited resources could cope with the most complex structural care demands across the life span of those experiencing chronic self-care impairments if transdisciplinary gerontology teams use anti-funicular geometry and tensile integrity design to model, test, and implement technological resource-saving care solutions.
Conclusions/Implications
The presentation introduces a novel line of future investigation for gerontologists. It involves transdisciplinary experiments modelling the use of technology and the compression and tension elements of healthcare systems. This new research angle may find a way to save resources while bringing high-quality care solutions to those with chronic self-care impairments.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 22 Nov 2022 |
| Event | 55th Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Conference: The future of ageing well - Adelaide, Australia Duration: 22 Nov 2022 → 25 Nov 2022 Conference number: 55 https://aag.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/55th-aag-conference/program/Agenda (Conference program) |
Conference
| Conference | 55th Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | AAG Conference |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Adelaide |
| Period | 22/11/22 → 25/11/22 |
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Bibliographical note
Pinero de Plaza, M.A., Dafny, H., Lawless, M., McMillan, P., Buchanan, R., Leon, Z., Beleigoli, A., Archibald, M., Mudd, A., Lange, B., Tieu, M., Feo, R., Visvanathan, R., Robyn, C., Hendriks, J., Hallmann, G., Del Fante, P., Morton, E., Hunter, S., Kitson, A., 2022. ENLIGHTEN: homEbouNd peopLe agInG witH TEchNology. A socio-scientific and artistic exhibition submitted to The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Disability (SUB.001.02754 & SUB.001.02754). https://doi.org/10.25451/flinders.21569445Keywords
- Homebound Persons
- Bedridden
- Frailty Status
- Gerontology
- equity and social justice
- technological health solutions
- Digital access
- Isolation
- Impairments, reducing life chances for the disabled.
- Codesign
- Consumer engagement
- Co-research
- Arts and Health
- Social action
- Participatory Action Research
NTRO Type of Output
- Major
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A winner of the Big Ideas video competition to improve the Australian health system. Consumer Health Forum of Australia, 2021.
Pinero de Plaza, A. (Recipient), 23 Feb 2021
Prize: Other distinction
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Recognition: Top Cited Article in Nursing Philosophy
Tieu, M. (Recipient), Mudd, A. (Recipient), Conroy, T. (Recipient), Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Recipient) & Kitson, A. (Recipient), Dec 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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The Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia: Seminar Series on Knowledge Exchange
Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Speaker), Joseph, R. (Speaker) & Omoya, O. (Speaker)
17 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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CR4LL: Cardiac Rehabilitation for All
Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Speaker)
7 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Research Program: Visibility and Technological Solutions for Frail, Homebound and Bedridden People - FHBP
Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Participant), McMillan, P. (Participant), Beleigoli, A. (Participant), Lawless, M. (Participant), Mudd, A. (Participant), Archibald, M. (Participant), Tieu, M. (Participant), Feo, R. (Participant), Morton, E. (Participant), Lange, B. (Participant), Thompson, M. (Participant), Taylor, D. (Participant), Gordon, S. (Participant), Gancia, A. (Participant), Hunter, S. (Participant), Phelan, K. (Participant), Clark, R. (Participant), Buchanan, R. (Participant), Visvanathan, R. (Participant) & Kitson, A. (Participant)
Jun 2022 → Jun 2026Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Implementing caring life course theory for transformative healthcare: A focus on vulnerable populations and digital health
Pinero de Plaza, M. A. & Kitson, A., 2024, JBI Evidence Implementation's Bulletin , 2024, 1 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Piloting a Big Data Epidemiology Approach to Support Frail, Homebound, and Bedridden People
Pinero de Plaza, M. A., Beleigoli, A., Kitson, A., McMillan, P. & Javier Barrera Causil, C., 16 Feb 2024, Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Bichel-Findlay, J., Otero, P., Scott, P. & Huesing , E. (eds.). Amsterdam: IOS Press, Vol. 310. p. 1292-1296 5 p. (Studies in health technology and informatics).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The effectiveness of technology interventions in reducing social isolation and loneliness among community-dwelling older people: A mixed methods systematic review
Ambagtsheer, R. C., Borg, K., Townsin, L., Pinero de Plaza, M. A., O'Brien , L. M., Kunwar, R. & Lawless, M. T., Mar 2024, In: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus. 1, 1, 11 p., 100008.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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