Disaster preparedness and response in older adults: a review and discussion
- Alan M. Batt
- Shannon Delport
- Fergal H. Cummins
Abstract
Summary of study that conducted a systematic search of five electronic databases, reviewing the current literature surrounding the needs of older adults from disaster preparedness and response perspectives, and concluding that older adults face an increased risk from disasters and that standard disaster preparedness advice lacks their voice at all stages of planning.
Keywords: older adults, disaster, elderly, planning
How to Cite:
Batt, A., Delport, S. & Cummins, F., (2018) “Disaster preparedness and response in older adults: a review and discussion”, International Journal of First Aid Education 1(2), 30-31. doi: https://doi.org/10.25894/ijfae.1.2.8
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