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Authors:Hamdy Abdullah, Nik Hazimi Mohammed Foziah, Muhammad Khalid Shahid, Noor Fadzlina Mohd Fadhil, Abdul Hafaz Ngah, Ahmad Monir Abdullah Abstract: The purpose of this study is to develop a Maqasid Shariah-based Empowerment Index (MSEI) for elderly care institutions to respond to an urgent need for ethical, all-encompassing and sustainable care system. Islamic ethical principles, namely, faith (din), life (nafs), intellect (‘aql), progeny (nasl) and wealth (mal), are incorporated into measurable dimensions within the framework to assist in the evaluation and operational improvement of organizations. This study uses a conceptual methodology to translate Maqasid Shariah principles into actionable indicators aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focusing on spiritual care, health-care quality, family participation, financial sustainability and cultural integration. This study uses five preservations of Maqasid Shariah to integrate ethical, social and operational aspects in elderly care assessment. This study suggests strategies like preventive health services, cultural sensitivity training and transparency in resource management. This framework aligns with global SDGs, bridging faith-based fracking with international care standards for the natural world. This study indicates that the MSEI is a conceptual framework necessitating empirical validation in practical contexts. Future study and development should enhance the statistical precision of its weighting model and evaluate its adaptability across other cultural and religious situations. This study uses a conceptual technique that converts Maqasid Shariah concepts into practical indicators based on literature synthesis and stakeholder engagement. These indicators align with the SDGs related to aspects of spiritual care, health-care quality, family involvement, financial sustainability and cultural integration. Weighting procedures, validity considerations and bias mitigation mechanisms are applied to promote integrity and usability across various situations. The index serves as a benchmarking and self-assessment tool for care organizations, enabling them to identify gaps and implement improvements. Policymakers can use the framework to inform resource allocation, policy development and capacity building. By aligning with the SDGs, the index promotes inclusive, equitable and sustainable elderly care systems. It fosters greater community involvement, reinforces family-based caregiving and supports ethical and culturally responsive service provision. This paper introduces a novel integration of Islamic ethics with contemporary organizational practices, offering a faith-based yet globally relevant tool to enhance elderly care systems. The MSEI offers a holistic, values-driven model that advances dignity, accountability and sustainability in service delivery. Citation: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults PubDate: 2025-06-09 DOI: 10.1108/QAOA-02-2025-0018 Issue No:Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
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Authors:Syed Billal Hossain, Md. Nayeem Islam Abstract: This study aims to address the importance of providing access to palliative care for ageing population, the barriers that prevent it and the implications of socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, economic status and living area, as well as current global efforts to ensure palliative care for ageing population. It is a non-systematic literature review based opinion paper written to address influence of socio-demographic determinants on access to palliative care among ageing population. Palliative care remains an essential yet inequitably distributed resource for ageing populations worldwide, with access significantly influenced by socio-demographic characteristics. While the global ageing population continues to grow, marginalized groups – including ethnic minorities, low-income seniors and rural residents – face disproportionate challenges in obtaining timely and appropriate palliative services. While, in many countries, older patients and their caregivers may not have equal access along with indirect discrimination to access palliative care compared to younger patients. Subsequently, access to palliative care for ageing population is hampered by a range of socio-demographic factors, resulting in disparities in service availability and utilization. However, debate persists on the role of age in accessing palliative care, suggesting a lack of understanding of how socio-demographic factors influence ageing individuals’ opportunities to access palliative care. The findings and discussion of this paper noted the influences of socio-demographic attributes on the access to palliative care for ageing population that lies under United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: good health and well-being and SDG-10: reducing inequalities. In addition, it concludes with evidence-based recommendations for creating more equitable palliative care systems, emphasizing the need for standardized needs assessments, anti-discrimination protocols in health-care settings and improved integration of palliative services with primary care for aging populations. Citation: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults PubDate: 2025-05-23 DOI: 10.1108/QAOA-03-2025-0024 Issue No:Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
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Authors:Irene González-Mella, Jaime Unzueta-Arce Abstract: The activity of bathing-dependent people with dementia who need assistance can be a challenge for their caregivers, as it is often accompanied by multiple behavioural symptoms that make washing and grooming difficult, generating a disruptive environment. This paper aims to analyse the problems arising from bathing people with dementia and to describe the techniques used to alleviate them. A scoping review of studies located in the PubMed, PsycINFO and Scopus databases was carried out, including a total of 20 studies. An analysis of the problems encountered in bathing activities and the different techniques used to alleviate them was carried out. This study used the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews reporting guidance. The problem identified when bathing people with dementia lies in the appearance of behavioural symptoms, especially in hetero-aggressive behaviour. Regardless of the bathing technique or protocol, it is the caregiver’s training on behavioural management and on the disease itself that provides the most strategies for dealing with resistance to care. No grey literature or reference lists were used for this work. Furthermore, no bias analysis of the different units of analysis was carried out. This study points out the needs of people with dementia in the bathing experience, as well as the techniques described to improve this activity. It is worth highlighting the need to create more updated strategies to meet these needs. Citation: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults PubDate: 2025-04-22 DOI: 10.1108/QAOA-07-2023-0043 Issue No:Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
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Publisher’s note Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp.73-74Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2025-05-29 DOI: 10.1108/QAOA-06-2025-104 Issue No:Vol. 26, No. 2 (2025)
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