The study analyzes 19 socio-healthcare practices focused on elderly care in the Mediterranean, assessing their theoretical foundations, service integration, ethical considerations, gender-specific needs, and technology use.
An integrative literature review was performed with diverse sources, emphasizing alignment with nursing principles and relevance to elderly care.
Common themes identified include person-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a focus on ethics and technology, suggesting that improved frameworks are needed to enhance elderly healthcare in the region.
Studies focusing on the relevance or impact of a program, not just on its efficacy or effectiveness, can make important contributions to prevention science. This article documents the social validity (i.e.