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Figure 5 -. Mapping of the coping measures against ageism directed to older adults in health services. Feira de Santana, BA, Brazil, 2021.

Coping measures against ageism directed to older adults in health services
Improve communication between aged people and medical team( 16 ). Invest in and carry out scientific research studies( 15 ^, 23 ^, 31 - 32 ^, 51 ). Train and update scientific knowledge for health professionals( 14 ^, 30 ^, 35 - 36 ^, 38 ^, 41 ^, 45 ^, 47 - 48 ^, 53 ). Listen to citizens and hospital administrators and their perspectives on older adults’ health priorities( 26 ). Stimulate the work of physicians and nurses in the Geriatrics and Gerontology areas( 32 ). Educate family caregivers, aged people and health professionals to fight against ageism and make decisions based on scientific evidence( 46 ). Conduct campaigns to raise awareness of the aging process and old age( 50 - 51 ).

Coping measures against ageism directed to older adults in health services

Improve communication between aged people and medical team( 16 ). Invest in and carry out scientific research studies( 15 ^, 23 ^, 31 - 32 ^, 51 ). Train and update scientific knowledge for health professionals( 14 ^, 30 ^, 35 - 36 ^, 38 ^, 41 ^, 45 ^, 47 - 48 ^, 53 ). Listen to citizens and hospital administrators and their perspectives on older adults’ health priorities( 26 ). Stimulate the work of physicians and nurses in the Geriatrics and Gerontology areas( 32 ). Educate family caregivers, aged people and health professionals to fight against ageism and make decisions based on scientific evidence( 46 ). Conduct campaigns to raise awareness of the aging process and old age( 50 - 51 ).