title: Inuit Elderly: A Systematic Review of Peer Reviewed Journal Articles.
abstract: Over the last century, Inuit have experienced rapid social changes that have greatly impacted their way of life, health, and intergenerational traditions. Although there is a growing body of research concerning Inuit youth, relatively little is known about elderly Inuit. In an effort to bridge this knowledge gap, a systematic review of peer-reviewed journal articles was conducted. This review identified a dearth of research on older Inuit, and highlighted limitations in service provision to this primarily rural and isolated population. Implications for policy and practice and recommendations for future research are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: a Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada.
authors.forename: Balvinder K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Somogyi
authors.forename: Melanie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barker
authors.forename: Calvin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: MacLean
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Grischkan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000208:ethnology*; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D006801:Humans; D004930:Inuit / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000208:ethnology*
keywords: caregiving; chronic illness; poverty; social work practice; substance abuse and addiction