A systematic integrative review of programmes addressing the social care needs of older prisoners

A systematic integrative review of programmes addressing the social care needs of older prisoners

Abstract Background The number of older prisoners has risen exponentially over the last two decades, especially in high-income countries. Due to the increased and somewhat inadequately met health and social care needs of this group of prisoners, coupled with their vulnerability arising from higher l...

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Main Authors: Caroline Lee, Samantha Treacy, Anna Haggith, Nuwan Darshana Wickramasinghe, Frances Cater, Isla Kuhn, Tine Van Bortel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Health & Justice
Subjects:
Prison
Older prisoners
Social care
Social work
Hospice
Prisoner peer support
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40352-019-0090-0

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