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This review aims to identify and synthesize ethical challenges in caring for older adults in Sub-Saharan Africa to inform policies and practice.

June 28, 2026BMC Medical EthicsOpen Access

Ethical issues in caring for older persons in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

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Scoping review identifies ethical challenges in older adult care in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting necessary policy improvements.

This review aims to identify and synthesize ethical challenges in caring for older adults in Sub-Saharan Africa to inform policies and practice.
Conducted a scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
Performed a comprehensive search of literature from 2000 to 2025 across multiple databases focusing on ethical issues in older adult care.
Data was charted and thematically synthesized to identify key ethical issues and evidence gaps.
Identified ethical challenges include justice, equity, autonomy, dignity, vulnerability, abuse, and ageism affecting older adult care.
Highlighted healthcare issues such as unmet needs, resource allocation dilemmas, and limited access to palliative care.
Emphasized the need for policies promoting rights-based, culturally sensitive approaches to care for older adults.

Olawumi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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