Publications by authors named "A V Finagentov"

The development of modern society is characterized by an increase in the volume and changing forms of information presentation. In the works of Russian and foreign gerontologists, it is noted that the perception and analysis of the flow of relevant data today causes difficulties for a significant part of citizens of older age groups, which is due, among other things, to the deterioration of their psychophysiological state. The lack of the ability to use the necessary information negatively affects the quality of life, the level of social adaptation and professional competence.

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The article presents an innovative concept for aging prevention of older citizens based on using elements of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health which taking into account the influence of aging processes on changes in health and social adaptation of older citizens. The functional features of the departmental systems of health care and social protection of the population operating in Russia that impede their integration within the framework of providing comprehensive medical and social assistance to citizens of older age groups are analyzed. The biopsychosocial model of functioning and disability has advantages in comparison to another models given possibility of developing a social adaptation and implementation of an integrated systematic approach to the prevention of aging.

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The article deals with the problem of modeling the process of providing the state support aimed senior citizens. Its structuring is substantiated with the allocation of individual modules - functional stages and the relevant typed statuses of patients. The influence of the main groups of factors on the formation of personal packages of services, including medical, social, psychological and educational components, is considered.

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The article discusses the problems of determining the need of citizens of older age groups in complex medical, social and psychological assistance in the framework of the implementation of a personalized approach to the service provision. The concept of an integral assessment of the biopsychosocial status of older citizens has been introduced. Based on the ranking of subjects according to the degree of decrease in body functions due to ageing and the development of age-associated diseases, an algorithm for the implementation of the assessment has been proposed.

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The article examines the outlook and challenges relating to the provision of system-based support of healthcare providers and social services in the course of delivering their healthcare, mental health and social services to elderly people, in particular amidst a crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The article gives the definition of integrated health and social care, its structure and the algorithm of delivering integrated health and social care to elderly people. The article argues that a system of integrated health and social care will improve the quality of life of older populations and extend their active longevity through a person-centered social services plan offered according to an older person's needs.

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