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Chan SCY, Fung CK, Huang QL. Positive Emotions, Hope, and Life Satisfaction in Chinese Older Adults: An Application of Broaden-and-Build Model. Int J Aging Hum Dev 2024; 98:452-468. [PMID: 37844579 DOI: 10.1177/00914150231207999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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According to the broaden-and-build theory, positive emotions can broaden our awareness and build psychological resources, which leads to better psychological outcomes. Previous studies demonstrated that hope partially mediates the association between positive emotions and life satisfaction in college students. Yet, there has no similar model been tested among older adults. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the mediating role of hope agency and pathways in the association between positive emotions and life satisfaction. Three hundred and forty-one Chinese community-dwelling older adults (mean = 70.83, SD = 9.16) were asked to complete a survey questionnaire comprising measures assessing positive emotions, hope, life satisfaction, and other sociodemographic variables. Results showed that hope agency, but not hope pathways, partially mediated the relationship between positive emotions and life satisfaction. We discussed the importance of these initial findings concerning positive emotions and hope as predictors of life satisfaction in the older adult population.
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- Stephen Cheong Yu Chan
- Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Sciences, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
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- School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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Aca Z, Özkan Ş, Yeşilaydin G. Health Sciences Students' Attitudes Towards Older People. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 39:36-47. [PMID: 38357959 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2024.2316873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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This study investigated Turkish health sciences students' attitudes toward older adults. Data were collected using Kogan's Attitudes Toward Old People Scale (KAOPS). The sample consisted of 369 students from a public university in Turkey. Participants had low-level positive attitudes toward older adults. Age, grade level, income, curriculum on old age, and willingness to work for healthcare institutions and social services for older people affected their attitudes. Participants' KAOPS scores differed by desired distance from parents after marriage, the introduction of a curriculum on old age, and their willingness to live close to parents after marriage, take elective courses about old age, volunteer in activities and projects for older adults, and work for healthcare institutions and/or social services for older adults after graduation. The curricula should address older adults to improve students' attitudes toward them. Policymakers and administrators should evaluate young generations' attitudes toward older adults and develop policies based on evidence-based data.
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- Zeynep Aca
- Department of Social Work, Bandırma Onyedi Eylul Unıversity, Balıkesir, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Health Management, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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Fortune D, Weisgarber B. Negotiating Experiences of Belonging Alongside Age-Related Life Transitions. Can J Aging 2023; 42:668-677. [PMID: 37518953 DOI: 10.1017/s0714980823000338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Belonging is a pervasive human need that is vital to our well-being as we age. Ageist attitudes, stereotyping, and life transitions tend to jeopardise older adults' experiences of belonging. Although community involvement can lead to the development of social relationships that support belonging in older adulthood, little is known about how belonging is perceived and experienced by older adults. The purpose of this article is to share findings from research conducted with members of a community centre for people 50 years of age and older who shared their perceptions and experiences of belonging. Findings highlight the ways that age-related life transitions affect experiences of belonging. Findings also reveal that features of a belonging experience include feeling worthwhile, being welcomed and accepted, having opportunities for connection, and seeking to belong. We draw from these findings to suggest ways to enhance belonging for older adults.
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- Darla Fortune
- Department of Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Rababa M, Masha'al D, Shahrour G. Association of Ageism With Death Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Interpersonal Reactivity, and Symbolic Immortality Among Nurses. OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING 2023; 87:231-245. [PMID: 34038172 DOI: 10.1177/00302228211019200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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According toterror management theory (TMT), older adults may often be a reminder of death for younger adults. Therefore, dealing with older adults may be associated with increased levels of death anxiety and decreased levels of self-esteem, interpersonal reactivity, and symbolic immortality, leading younger adults to develop ageist attitudes and behaviors in defense. However, to date, these associations have not been empirically examined, especially among nurses. Self-report questionnaires were used on a sample of 163 nurses to explore the issue of ageism among nurses from the TMT perspective. The results indicated that, after controlling for sociodemographic variables, high levels of death anxiety and low levels of self-esteem, interpersonal reactivity, and symbolic immortality were associated with increased levels of ageism among nurses. Thus, the current study uses TMT to explain ageism among nurses, and the study findings may contribute to the development of psychological interventions aimed at reducing nurses' ageism.
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- Mohammad Rababa
- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, 37251Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, 37251Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, 37251Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Allué-Sierra L, Antón-Solanas I, Rodríguez-Roca B, Anguas-Gracia A, Echániz-Serrano E, Fernández-Rodrigo MT, Navas-Ferrer C, Subirón-Valera AB, Urcola-Pardo F, Satústegui-Dordá PJ. Ageism and nursing students, past or reality?: A systematic review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 122:105739. [PMID: 36731247 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This systematic review aimed to summarise and update existing knowledge about ageism among nursing students through the following research question: what is the perception and attitudes of ageism among student nurses? DESIGN A systematic review of longitudinal and cross-sectional studies of ageism in nursing students was carried out. DATA SOURCES The literature search was conducted in the scientific databases Pubmed and Scopus in February 2021. REVIEW METHODS After the screening process, 22 studies meeting the selection criteria were selected; 8 more were identified after manually searching the selected paper' reference lists. A total of 30 studies were included in the review. The JBI Critical Appraisal Checklists for Analytical Cross-Sectional studies and for Cohort Studies were used to appraise the articles' quality. RESULTS There was large variability in the manifestation of ageism among student nurses, as well as in the instruments used for assessment. Most of the articles analysed attitudes towards old age, the majority of which were positive. Being a female student, being on the final year of study and having regular contact or cohabitation with an older adult were three of the main determinants in the expression of positive attitudes towards the elderly. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that student nurses generally have positive attitudes towards old age, although ageist beliefs and discriminatory behaviours were identified and should be studied in greater depth. Training programs for future care professionals have a responsibility to educate from a non-stereotypical perspective based on current societal needs.
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- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; Research group Nursing Research in Primary Care in Aragón (GENIAPA) (GIIS094), Institute of Research of Aragón, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; Research group Water and Environmental Health (B43_20R), University Institute of Research in Environmental Science of Aragón, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain; Research group Safety and Care (GIISA0021), Institute of Research of Aragón, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; Research group Water and Environmental Health (B43_20R), University Institute of Research in Environmental Science of Aragón, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; Research group Water and Environmental Health (B43_20R), University Institute of Research in Environmental Science of Aragón, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; Research group Water and Environmental Health (B43_20R), University Institute of Research in Environmental Science of Aragón, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; Research group Water and Environmental Health (B43_20R), University Institute of Research in Environmental Science of Aragón, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
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Naderi Z, Gholamzadeh S, Ebadi A, Zarshenas L. Development and psychometric properties of the hospitalized elder abuse questionnaire (HEAQ): a mixed methods study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:715. [PMID: 36038844 PMCID: PMC9426014 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03400-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Older patients are more vulnerable and prone to abuse and neglect in hospitals and acute care settings. The present study aimed to develop and assess the psychometric properties of a questionnaire for screening abuse in hospitalized older adults. METHODS This study was conducted from October 2017 to September 2019 using the exploratory sequential mixed-methods research design. The participants were selected among those admitted to various wards of six teaching hospitals affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. In the qualitative phase of the study, using the inductive content analysis method, the concept of abuse in hospitalized older adults was extracted through individual in-depth semi-structured interviews with 16 older patients and 11 family caregivers. Based on qualitative findings and a review of existing literature, an initial version of the questionnaire was developed. In the quantitative phase of the study, the psychometric properties (face, content, construct, and convergent validity; internal consistency and stability) of the questionnaire were examined. RESULTS Based on qualitative findings and literature review, a pool of 154 candidate items was defined. These items were reduced to 37 after initial refinement, qualitative and quantitative face and content validity, and item analysis. The outcome of principal component analysis further reduced the number of items to 27, which were grouped into 5 components, namely "Shortcomings in management and care facility", "Neglect of professional commitments", "Physical and psychological abuse", "Protracted treatment process", and "Invasion of privacy". The explained variance of these 5 components was 50.09% of the overall variability of the questionnaire. The convergent validity of the questionnaire was acceptable (P < 0.00, r = - 0.44). Cronbach's alpha coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient for the entire questionnaire were 0.89 and 0.92, respectively; indicating high reliability and stability of the questionnaire. CONCLUSION The hospitalized elder abuse questionnaire (HEAQ) has acceptable psychometric properties. It is recommended to use HEAQ to screen for suspected cases of abuse of hospitalized older adults.
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- Zeinab Naderi
- Department of Nursing, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran
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- Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Salia SM, Adatara P, Afaya A, Jawula WS, Japiong M, Wuni A, Ayanore MA, Bangnidong JE, Hagan F, Sam-Mensah D, Alhassan RK. Factors affecting care of elderly patients among nursing staff at the Ho teaching hospital in Ghana: Implications for geriatric care policy in Ghana. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268941. [PMID: 35737704 PMCID: PMC9223345 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction The population of the aged is increasing globally and in Ghana. In 2020, the population aged over 60 years in Ghana was 2,051,903 and this is expected to reach 2.5 million by 2025 and 6.3 million by 2050. Despite the envisaged increase in the number and life expectancy of the older population in Ghana that will require nursing care, there is a paucity of data on nursing staff knowledge and attitudes toward elderly patients in Ghana. Objectives This study, therefore, assessed factors affecting the care of elderly patients among nursing staff in a tertiary referral health facility in the Volta region of Ghana. Methods The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design using quantitative data collection approaches. A total of 150 nurses were sampled with a response rate of 95%. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. The analysis included logistic regression to predict factors associated with nurses’ knowledge and attitude in caring for elderly patients, after multicollinearity diagnosis and controlling the effect of confounding variables. Results Majority (83.8%) of the nurses demonstrated good knowledge of the aging process, knowledge in the care of the elderly (88.7%), and (84.5%) had a positive caring attitude towards the elderly. Professional education, professional qualification, and knowledge on aged care were significantly associated with nurses’ attitude towards the elderly (p<0.001), (p<0.005), and (p<0.010), respectively. Lack of special wards/facilities emerged as the predominantly perceived barrier to caring for the elderly as per the nurses’ responses. Conclusion The majority of nurses demonstrated good knowledge and attitude in the aging process and care of the aged. Lack of special wards/facilities and lack of staff motivation were the leading perceived barriers to rendering care to the elderly. Scaling up gerontological nursing programs and establishing special aged care facilities in Ghana with appropriate policy guidelines and regulations for implementation of care will help improve nurses’ knowledge and caring attitudes toward the care of elderly patients. Likewise, a national geriatric care policy would help consolidate standard geriatric care in Ghana.
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- Solomon Mohammed Salia
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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- Cambridge Liver Unit, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Health Policy Planning and Management, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- Centre for Health Policy and Implementation Research, Institute of Health Research, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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Shropshire M, Hovey S, Ford C, Cecilia Wendler M. Older adults 'Have so Much to Teach Us': A qualitative study of BSN student perceptions when anticipating clinical in the nursing home. Int J Older People Nurs 2021; 17:e12438. [PMID: 34822740 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND As the population of older adults is estimated to double by 2050, the growing demand for nurses to provide care to older adults will grow. Internationally, attitudes among nursing students towards caring for older adults range from negative to slightly positive. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to examine undergraduate nursing students' thoughts, feelings and perspectives towards older adults residing in nursing homes prior to their clinical experience. METHODS/RESULTS Students enrolled in a clinical component of a course within a baccalaureate nursing programme were prompted to write a one-page reflection on their thoughts and feelings toward caring for older adults in a nursing home. Artefacts from 72 undergraduate students' were examined, and data saturation was obtained at 20 cases. Utilizing a one-time inquiry approach, we identified eight categories that emerged from the data: Range of emotions when anticipating clinical, building rewarding relationships with older adults, preparing for my nursing career, student pre-existing attitudes, providing the best care possible, relationships with grandparents, experience(s) in nursing homes and older adults 'have so much to teach us'. Two themes encompassed all the others: '[Older adults] have so much to teach us' and 'providing the best care possible'. A strong majority of students expressed enthusiasm for their upcoming clinical in a nursing home. CONCLUSION Students' attitudes were significantly more positive than those in prior studies. The results offer essential insight for nursing faculty who teach and design clinical experiences for undergraduate nursing students in nursing home facilities. Faculty should take account of their students' prior experiences, thoughts, and feelings to prepare them appropriately to care for older adults in their future nursing careers. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Increasing staffing and retention of staff in nursing homes facilities remains a priority for stakeholders in long-term care of older adults. Nursing educators must continuously assess students' knowledge and attitudes assists to identify knowledge gaps and misconceptions, which must be addressed to teach student nurses how to provide high-quality, effective and culturally sensitive care to older adults. As students become more competent in caring for older adults, their desire to pursue a nursing career in gerontology care may increase. Early experiences of student nurses with older adults will prepare nursing students for their future career. Understanding students' thoughts and feelings will assist faculty in tailoring clinical orientation, designing clinical experiences and post-conference debriefings that address students' concerns. This research contributes to the knowledge of perceptions of nursing students and will assist to design educational experiences. Nursing educators who understand nursing students' attitudes toward caring for older persons can facilitate therapeutic interactions between nursing students and older adults. Designing experiences with these research results in mind may facilitate the development of positive attitudes towards caring for older adults.
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- Michele Shropshire
- Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, USA
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- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, Springfield, Illinois, USA
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- Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, USA
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- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, Springfield, Illinois, USA
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Nursing Students' Attitudes Toward Older Adults After Their First Intentional Encounter: A Cross-Sectional, Correlational Study. Nurs Educ Perspect 2021; 42:148-151. [PMID: 33660681 DOI: 10.1097/01.nep.0000000000000795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM This study examined how intentional first encounters as a nursing student, as well as prior relationships with older adults, influenced baccalaureate prelicensure nursing students' attitudes toward this population. BACKGROUND There is a growing demand for knowledgeable and skilled nurses to provide person-centered care to an aging population. An ongoing challenge is lack of interest in practicing within gerontological settings following graduation. METHOD A cross-sectional, correlational, comparison research design was used. Ninety-nine nursing students in five groups were recruited from six baccalaureate prelicensure nursing schools. RESULTS A one-way analysis of variance revealed a significant difference among groups, F(4, 94) = 4.873, p = .001. Students completing clinical in half-semester acute care and long-term care (M = 64.03, SD = 16.9) had better attitudes than students in other clinical experiences. CONCLUSION Addressing the development of positive attitudes in nursing students remains imperative to promote person-centered care to the aging population.
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The Effects of Clinical Experience on Early Career Psychiatrists' Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Older Psychiatric Patients. Community Ment Health J 2020; 56:1344-1353. [PMID: 32026217 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-020-00571-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Although literature has documented widespread negative and stereotypical attitudes held by healthcare professionals towards the older adults, there is a current paucity of research about the perspective of psychiatrists. We aimed to identify the attitudes of Tunisian early career psychiatrists towards the older adults. This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 71 early career psychiatrists. Data were collected through anonymous online surveys. A series of 4 point Likert-type questions ("strongly agree", "somewhat agree", "somewhat disagree", "strongly disagree") asked participants about their beliefs about older patients, the characteristics of the psychiatric care of an older person and emotions related to caring for older patients. Psychiatrists agreed that the older patient: is frail and vulnerable in 64.8% of cases, does not trust his psychiatrist in 28% of cases, has problems of communication in 36.6% of the cases and shows hostile or aggressive behavior in 5.6% of the cases. A multivariate binary logistic regression analysis found that clinical experience would play an independent role in predicting the following beliefs and attitudes of early career psychiatrists towards older patients: the belief that the older patient often has perceptual disorders that he is fragile and vulnerable, that he often requires polypharmacy, and that his management exposes the psychiatrist to painful emotional experiences. Given the population aging, early career psychiatrists need to be equipped with skills to fulfil significant roles in responding to future health and support needs. Integrating clinical training in psychogeriatrics into the psychiatric curriculum is strongly recommended.
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Chen L, Guo W, Perez C. The Effect of Aging Attitudes on the Quality of Life of Older Adults in China. Res Aging 2020; 43:96-106. [DOI: 10.1177/0164027520948192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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We use data from the 2014 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey to examine the effect of attitudes toward aging on quality of life among older adults in China. We find that older people who experience psychosocial loss may be less satisfied with their life, and have more feelings of depression and loneliness. Compared to older women, older men have lower life satisfaction, and more depression and loneliness, though psychosocial loss has less of an effect on them. Older women who experience psychosocial loss are more likely to be dissatisfied with their life and feel more depressive and lonelier than their male counterparts. Among those who experience psychosocial loss, older people living in rural communities have a higher level of life satisfaction, while living in urban areas may counteract some of the positive impact of psychological growth on reducing the frequency of feeling depressed and lonely. Social policy can play a role in shaping constructive social/community environments to build more positive attitudes toward aging.
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- Lijuan Chen
- Department of Law, College of Political Science and Law, Heze University, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Social Work and Social Policy, Nanjing University, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China
- The Centre for Asia-Pacific Development Studies, Nanjing University, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences, University College London, United Kingdom
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McCloskey R, Yetman L, Stewart C, Slayter J, Jarrett P, McCollum A, Stoica G. Changes in nursing students' knowledge, attitudes and interest in caring for older adults: A longitudinal cohort study. Nurse Educ Pract 2020; 44:102760. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Even-Zohar A, Werner S. The Effect of Educational Interventions on Willingness to Work with Older Adults: A Comparison of Students of Social Work and Health Professions. JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK 2020; 63:114-132. [PMID: 31935158 DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2020.1712511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2019] [Revised: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The study examined the effect of an educational intervention on the willingness of Israeli social work students to work with older adults, comparing them to students of nursing, speech therapy, and physiotherapy. A sample of 187 first-year students were divided into two groups: a research group (n=83) exposed to an educational intervention on ageing, and a control group (n=104) that received no intervention of any kind. Following the intervention, ageism among social work students in the research group decreased and positive behavior toward older adults increased. No significant differences were found among students of the health professions following the intervention. In addition, ageism mediated between knowledge of ageing and willingness to work with older adults.Furthermore, the higher the students assessed the contribution of the intervention, the lower their level of ageism, the more positive their behavior toward older adults, and the more willing they were to consider a career in geriatrics. The results suggest that introducing into the curriculum a variety of learning methods aimed at increasing knowledge of ageing and familiarity with the world of older adults is likely to encourage more students of social work and other therapeutic professions to work with the older population.
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- Ahuva Even-Zohar
- School of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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Henríquez F, Retamal N, Silva F, Morales C. Attitudes towards ageing of Speech-language Pathology students in a Chilean University. Codas 2019; 32:e20190010. [PMID: 31859819 DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/20192019010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Describe the attitudes towards ageing of senior undergraduate Speech-language Pathology students in a Chilean University. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study in which the validated Spanish version of the Kogan's Attitudes Toward Old People Scale (KAOP) was applied to 43 students in the aforementioned course. The average scores were compared for the variables gender and interaction with the elderly. RESULTS A trend towards a positive attitude was observed. No differences were found for the variables described. An analysis was carried out with the items in which trends towards negative attitude were reported, and the implications were discussed. CONCLUSION Although a positive attitude was reported, aspects of student academic training should be more comprehensively studied with a view to improving the quality of assistance provided to the elderly.
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- Felipe Henríquez
- Departamento de Procesos Terapéuticos, Facultad Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Temuco - Temuco, Chile
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- Departamento de Procesos Terapéuticos, Facultad Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Temuco - Temuco, Chile
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- Departamento de Procesos Terapéuticos, Facultad Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Temuco - Temuco, Chile
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- Departamento de Procesos Terapéuticos, Facultad Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Temuco - Temuco, Chile
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Afolabi AO, Eboiyehi FA, Afolabi KA. Gender analysis of nurses' attitude towards care of the elderly with dementia in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. J Women Aging 2019; 32:203-219. [PMID: 31793390 DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2019.1682488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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This study assessed nurses' knowledge and attitudes by gender toward the care of elderly patients with dementia and explored gender differences in attitudes and associated factors in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife. The study adopted a sequential explanatory mixed method design to obtain data from 100 nurses selected through a multistage sampling technique. Data analysis was done at univariate, bivariate, and multivariate levels with a significance at P < .05. Findings revealed that a majority of the nurses have good knowledge and attitudes toward the care of elderly patients with dementia. Previous experience in a specialized unit (Odd = 2.879, CI = 0.013-8.287, P = .047) was the main predictor for the nurses' attitude.
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- Centre for Gender and Social Policy Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Dahlke S, Davidson S, Duarte Wisnesky U, Kalogirou MR, Salyers V, Pollard C, Fox MT, Hunter KF, Baumbusch J. Student Nurses’ Perceptions About Older People. Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh 2019; 16:ijnes-2019-0051. [DOI: 10.1515/ijnes-2019-0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Educating nursing students about the ageing population is situated within negative societal, heath care and nursing perceptions. A cross-sectional design using Burbank’s perceptions towards older people scale was used to survey students in a pre-licensure nursing program in western Canada. Findings revealed that students’ perceptions about older people were lower in the third year of the nursing program and after four clinical experiences. We suggest that students’ first experiences in long-term care settings, in which they learn to provide basic care to older people, be balanced with experiences of older people in a variety of settings. Such experiences would allow students to develop the knowledge and skill needed to work with an ageing population with complex healthcare needs. More research is needed to better understand students’ experiences and perceptions about where in the program more learning strategies about how to best work with older people would be helpful.
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- Sherry Dahlke
- Faculty of Nursing , University of Alberta , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing , University of Calgary , Calgary , Alberta , Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing , University of Alberta , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
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- York University , Toronto , Ontario , Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing , University of Alberta , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
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Ghimire S, Shrestha N, Callahan KE, Nath D, Baral BK, Lekhak N, Singh DR. Undergraduate nursing students' knowledge of aging, attitudes toward and perceptions of working with older adults in Kathmandu Nepal. Int J Nurs Sci 2019; 6:204-210. [PMID: 31406893 PMCID: PMC6608660 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2019.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aims to examine Nepalese undergraduate nursing students’ knowledge of aging, attitudes towards older adults and perceptions of working with older adults, and to assess differences in these outcomes by socio-demographic characteristics as well as type of nursing program. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 385 undergraduate nursing students in six nursing colleges located in the Kathmandu Valley. Knowledge of aging, attitudes toward older adults and perceptions of working with older adults were assessed using standardized tools, the Palmore Facts on Aging Quiz, Kogan's Attitudes towards Older People Scale, and Nolan's Intent to Work with Older People Questionnaire, respectively. Results The mean knowledge scores on older adults and aging were relatively low; participants scored an average of 26.9 out of 50. Scores assessing attitudes towards and perceptions of working with older adults were more favorable. Compared to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), students pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing (BN) had a significantly higher score on the knowledge, attitudes and perception of aging scales. Linear regression analyses showed that the students’ knowledge of aging (β = 0.55; 95% CI = 0.25–0.86) and perceptions of working with older adults (β = 0.22; 95% CI = 0.05–0.38) had a significant positive association with their attitudes toward older adults. Conclusions Undergraduate nursing students in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal displayed a relatively low level of knowledge, but a positive attitude towards older adults, and a positive perception of working with older adults. Observed differences in knowledge, attitude, and perception scores between students in BSN and BN programs needs further investigation; closing this gap may be important for bolstering undergraduate gerontological preparation in Nepal.
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- Saruna Ghimire
- Agrata Health and Education (AHEAD)-Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal.,School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA
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- Asian College for Advanced Studies, Purbanchal University, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Southeast Asia Development Actions Network (SADAN), Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Biochemistry, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Asian College for Advanced Studies, Purbanchal University, Lalitpur, Nepal
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Gugliucci MR, O'Neill D. Health professions education: Advancing geriatrics and gerontology competencies through Age-Friendly University (AFU) Principles. GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION 2019; 40:194-202. [PMID: 30753118 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2019.1576658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This article elucidates opportunities for health professions education programs to make a mark in the Age Friendly University (AFU) initiative. Specifically, key approaches are introduced for health professions education programs based on the Age Friendly University Global Network initiative and the Academy for Gerontology/Geriatrics in Higher Education (AGHE) Program of Merit for Health Professions Programs. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that offer health professions education, have various options to establish and enhance student gerontology/geriatrics competence and confidence. However, two options are germane to new initiatives that are making their mark in HEIs. First, Age Friendly University Guiding Principles applicable to health professions education allow health gerontology faculty to be catalysts to promote and integrate these principles within their program's curriculum contributing to their institution's readiness to apply for the Age Friendly University designation. Second, the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) Program of Merit (POM) provides specific geriatrics/gerontology competencies for health professions programs to integrate into the program's curriculum along with an option to attain recognition as an AGHE Program of Merit. Attaining both designations contributes to preparing future health professions providers with improved older adult health care skills that also benefits older adults.
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- Marilyn R Gugliucci
- a Professor & Director, Geriatrics Education and Research , University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Division of Geriatrics , Biddeford , Maine
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- b Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences , Tallaght University Hospital , Dublin , Ireland
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Hsu MHK, Ling MH, Lui TL. Relationship Between Gerontological Nursing Education and Attitude Toward Older People. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2019; 74:85-90. [PMID: 30611081 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2018.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2018] [Revised: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 12/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nursing students' attitudes toward older people affect the quality of care provided to the aging population. Although gerontological nursing has been delivered as a stand-alone course in Macao since 2008, Macao nursing students' attitudes toward older people have not been investigated. OBJECTIVE The purposes of this study were 1) to explore nursing students' background information and attitudes toward older people and 2) to examine the presence of relationships between these factors and gerontological nursing education in Macao, a special administrative region of China. METHODS A cross-sectional survey design was adopted. Nursing students in Macao were invited to complete a questionnaire to record their demographic characteristics and gerontological nursing education and measure their attitudes toward older people using Kogan's Attitudes Toward Older People (KAOP) scale. RESULTS Data from 377 (83.04%) nursing students who returned the questionnaire were analyzed. The students were found to have positive attitudes toward older people, with a mean KAOP score of 168.44 ± 18.38 (mean ± standard deviation). In particular, the item with the lowest mean score was "older adults have excessive demands for love" (2.5 ± 1.2), while the item with the highest mean score was "older adults need no more love than others" (6.0 ± 1.0). The results also revealed that Macao nursing students' positive attitudes toward older people were associated with having "religion," "good experience in gerontological nursing taught course," and "good experience in clinical practice with older people," which were thus considered to be the predictors of their positive attitudes toward older people. CONCLUSION Religion and gerontological nursing education are associated with Macao nursing students' attitudes toward older people. A longitudinal study is needed to evaluate the gradual changes in nursing students' attitudes. Nursing students' future career choices and perceptions of gerontological nursing education should be explored in a future study.
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- Mei Hua Kerry Hsu
- School of Health Sciences, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macao S.A.R., China; The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A. R., China.
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- The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A. R., China
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- The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A. R., China
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Stuhlmiller C, Tolchard B. Understanding the impact of mental health placements on student nurses’ attitudes towards mental illness. Nurse Educ Pract 2019; 34:25-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2018.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2016] [Revised: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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What influences student nurses’ intention to work with older people? A cross-sectional study. Int J Nurs Stud 2018; 85:61-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Revised: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Johnsson A, Boman Å, Wagman P, Pennbrant S. Voices used by nurses when communicating with patients and relatives in a department of medicine for older people-An ethnographic study. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:e1640-e1650. [PMID: 29493834 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To describe how nurses communicate with older patients and their relatives in a department of medicine for older people in western Sweden. BACKGROUND Communication is an essential tool for nurses when working with older patients and their relatives, but often patients and relatives experience shortcomings in the communication exchanges. They may not receive information or are not treated in a professional way. Good communication can facilitate the development of a positive meeting and improve the patient's health outcome. DESIGN An ethnographic design informed by the sociocultural perspective was applied. METHODS Forty participatory observations were conducted and analysed during the period October 2015-September 2016. The observations covered 135 hours of nurse-patient-relative interaction. Field notes were taken, and 40 informal field conversations with nurses and 40 with patients and relatives were carried out. Semistructured follow-up interviews were conducted with five nurses. RESULTS In the result, it was found that nurses communicate with four different voices: a medical voice described as being incomplete, task-oriented and with a disease perspective; a nursing voice described as being confirmatory, process-oriented and with a holistic perspective; a pedagogical voice described as being contextualised, comprehension-oriented and with a learning perspective; and a power voice described as being distancing and excluding. The voices can be seen as context-dependent communication approaches. When nurses switch between the voices, this indicates a shift in the orientation or situation. CONCLUSION The results indicate that if nurses successfully combine the voices, while limiting the use of the power voice, the communication exchanges can become a more positive experience for all parties involved and a good nurse-patient-relative communication exchange can be achieved. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Working for improved communication between nurses, patients and relatives is crucial for establishing a positive nurse-patient-relative relationship, which is a basis for improving patient care and healthcare outcomes.
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- Anette Johnsson
- Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden.,Department of Rehabilitation, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
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- Department of Rehabilitation, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
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Dikken J, Bakker A, Hoogerduijn JG, Schuurmans MJ. Comparisons of Knowledge of Dutch Nursing Students and Hospital Nurses on Aging. J Contin Educ Nurs 2018; 49:84-90. [PMID: 29381172 DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20180116-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although there is a growing population of older adults admitted to hospitals, the literature demonstrates knowledge deficits of nurses regarding older patients. This study investigated knowledge levels of both nursing students and RNs about older hospitalized patients in relation to their educational level and work experience. METHOD First- and final-year vocational and bachelor nursing students, and associate degree and bachelor degree nurses working in the hospital setting with 0 to 5 years, 6 to 15 years, and more than 15 years of experience, have completed the Knowledge about Older Patients-Quiz (KOP-Q). The KOP-Q has a clearly described theoretical base finding its origin in knowledge regarding nursing care for older patients and shows good content and construct validity. RESULTS A substantial proportion of participants in all groups demonstrated insufficient knowledge about older patients. A difference in knowledge exists among nurses with different educational qualifications, and a link between years of experience and higher knowledge levels of nurses is found. CONCLUSION Throughout the nursing career, basic care topics in relation to care for older patients should play a key role in basic nursing education programs, as well as for continuing education programs provided in hospitals for nurses. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018;49(2):84-90.
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Olson A, Reiland S, Davies S, Koehler AR. Learning about the experience of living with chronic conditions: A framework analysis of nursing students' reflections on their conversations with older adults. GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION 2018; 39:295-315. [PMID: 27749153 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2016.1247067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Preparing nursing students to work effectively with older adults is an important element of undergraduate nursing education. Reflective journals written as course assignments represent a source of data about students' learning. The aim of this study was to analyze nursing students' reflective journals based on conversations with older adults who are community dwelling, to identify learning in relation to experiences of living with a chronic condition. This was one element of a wider study to evaluate learning partnerships between older adults who are community dwelling and nursing students as an alternative to traditional clinical placements in long-term care settings. Nursing students worked with faculty to complete a qualitative secondary analysis of 47 journals utilizing framework analysis. Students learned about three main aspects of living with chronic conditions: beliefs about chronic conditions, managing chronic conditions, and experiencing chronic conditions, with some evidence that these themes may be interconnected. Findings suggest that learning partnerships with older adults combined with reflective journaling enable nursing students to understand the experience of chronic conditions in later life as reflected within current literature and to identify interventions for gerontological nursing practice. Enabling nursing students to recognize the highly skilled nature of working with older adults with chronic illness has the potential to influence their future career choices.
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- c Department of Nursing, Winona State University , Minnesota , USA
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Hovey SL, Dyck MJ, Kim M, Reese C. The effect of first clinical assignments on prelicensure nursing students' attitudes toward older people: an observational study. Contemp Nurse 2018; 54:139-149. [PMID: 29656693 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2018.1459759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND With the global population growth of older people, health care needs nurses interested in caring for this population. Studies have found a relationship between attitudes toward older people and career choices. AIM The aim of this study was to determine the effect first clinical experiences had on nursing students' attitudes toward older people. DESIGN/METHOD Using an observational research design, first-semester nursing students (n = 53) from the United States were assigned to one of two groups based on sequencing of clinical assignments. Participants completed the Refined Aging Semantic Differential scale three times their first semester. RESULTS Students with exposure to long-term and then the acute care setting showed linear improvement in their attitudes toward older people. In addition, a significant improvement in attitudes over time was found (F[2, 96] = 3.56, p = .032) at two time measurements. CONCLUSION This study showed that novice students may not recognize the differences in acute and long-term nursing care. Results may assist nursing educators designing curricula.
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- Susan Larea Hovey
- a Mennonite College of Nursing , Illinois State University , Campus Box 5810, Normal , IL 61790 , USA
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- a Mennonite College of Nursing , Illinois State University , Campus Box 5810, Normal , IL 61790 , USA
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- a Mennonite College of Nursing , Illinois State University , Campus Box 5810, Normal , IL 61790 , USA
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- b College of Nursing , University of Illinois at Chicago , Springfield Campus, One University Plaza, SAB 23, Springfield , IL 62703-5407 , USA
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Ross L, Jennings P, Williams B. Improving health care student attitudes toward older adults through educational interventions: A systematic review. GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION 2018; 39:193-213. [PMID: 27935437 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2016.1267641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Educational institutions should aim to positively influence the attitudes of future health care practitioners toward older patients to ensure the provision of quality patient care. This systematic review of the literature aims to determine the effectiveness of educational interventions designed to improve health care student behaviors and/or attitudes toward older people. The 29 studies included in this review utilized a variety of interventions, methods, and measurement tools. The most common type of educational intervention incorporated interaction with real patients. Few studies evaluated the impact of interventions on behavior; therefore, more observational studies are required. Overall interventions incorporating interactions with real patients who are independently living had a positive impact on student attitudes toward older adults. Clinically focused placements with patients who are ill may still have a place in the development of the patient-centered interview and assessment skills, along with improving confidence and competence, despite not having a favorable impact on attitudes.
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- Linda Ross
- a Department of Community Emergency Health & Paramedic Practice , Monash University , Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
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- a Department of Community Emergency Health & Paramedic Practice , Monash University , Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
- b Ambulance Victoria , Melbourne , Australia
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- a Department of Community Emergency Health & Paramedic Practice , Monash University , Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
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Buttigieg SC, Ilinca S, de Sao Jose JMS, Larsson AT. Researching Ageism in Health-Care and Long Term Care. INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON AGING 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-73820-8_29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Gibbs SS, Kulig JC. “We definitely are role models”: Exploring how clinical instructors' influence nursing students' attitudes towards older adults. Nurse Educ Pract 2017; 26:74-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2017.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2015] [Revised: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Live-Model Simulation: Improving Nursing Students' Attitudes and Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease. Clin Simul Nurs 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2017.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Jackson J, Clark A, Pearse L, Miller EA, Stanfield H, Cunningham CJ. Explaining Student Interest and Confidence in Providing Care for Older Adults: The Role of Demographics and Life Experiences. J Gerontol Nurs 2017; 43:13-18. [DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20160901-04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2016] [Accepted: 07/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Che CC, Hairi NN, Chong MC. A systematic review of psychometric testing of instruments that measure intention to work with older people. J Adv Nurs 2017; 73:2049-2064. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.13265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Chong Chin Che
- Department of Nursing Science; Faculty of Medicine; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Julius Centre University of Malaya; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine; Faculty of Medicine; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Nursing Science; Faculty of Medicine; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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Hovey S, Dyck MJ, Reese C, Kim M. Nursing students' attitudes toward persons who are aged: An integrative review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2017; 49:145-152. [PMID: 27930921 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2016.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Revised: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To analyze empirical studies from the United States and Canada to gain an understanding on how nursing education affects nursing students' attitudes toward persons who are aged. DESIGN An integrative literature review was completed using Garrard's (2011) Matrix Method. DATA SOURCES Articles were identified through the electronic database search engines of CINAHL, Pub Med, and Academic Search Complete. Only peer reviewed research articles from 2009 to 2015 were reviewed. REVIEW METHODS A review matrix was created to abstract information from 11 studies so that synthesis could occur. Information in the columns of the review matrix was used to compare the studies. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 27 item check list was used to help with reporting the findings. Studies were graded using the American Association of Critical Care Nurses' (AACN) level of evidence. RESULTS A key finding is student engagement with gerontological content in the classroom or clinical setting results in improving nursing students' attitudes toward persons who are aged. CONCLUSIONS Several gaps exist in the literature. Further research including longitudinal studies and large scale, multi-site samples would add to the existing knowledge.
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- Susan Hovey
- Benedictine University, 1500 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702, USA; Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing, Campus Box 5810, Normal, IL 61790, USA.
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- Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing, Campus Box 5810, Normal, IL 61790, USA.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, Nursing, Springfield Regional Campus, One University Plaza, HRB 10, Springfield, IL 62703-5407, USA.
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- Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing, Campus Box 5810, Normal, IL 61790, USA.
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Neville C. A cross-sectional view of Australian undergraduate nurses’ perceptions of working with older people. Collegian 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2015.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Grochowska A, Sopel H, Kubik B, Moździerz K, Romanowska U. Knowledge and attitudes of students towards individuals in terminal condition. PIELEGNIARSTWO XXI WIEKU / NURSING IN THE 21ST CENTURY 2015. [DOI: 10.12923/p21w-2015-4/43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Introduction. One of the social processes currently taking place in European countries is a growing number of the elderly and chronically ill. The problem of increasing life expectancy is a new biological and social phenomenon. Despite advances in medical sciences and development of technology in the 21st century, death is a necessity inscribed in the future of every man since birth.
Aim. Assessment of knowledge and attitudes as regards individuals in terminal condition.
Material and methods. The research was conducted at State Higher Vocational School in Tarnow among the group of 284 students. The research tool was an original survey questionnaire.
Results. The studied group was composed of 26.4 % males and 73.6% females. The average age of the respondents was 26.79 years (SD=7.60). The men were significantly more frequently (p=0.008) than women prone to giving up employment abroad in order to look after a close person, also more frequently (p=0.027) claimed that in contacts with the terminally ill, a spiritual support is important. The attitude of the surveyed towards faith influenced the indication of vital factors in contacts with a terminally ill person. For believers the spiritual support was remarkably more important in a contact with a terminally ill person (p=0.016) whereas the non-believers significantly more often mentioned dealing with all formalities (p=0.049). The research demonstrated that the nonbelievers were significantly more often (p<0.000) in favour of euthanasia of individuals in a terminal condition.
Conclusion. Students in a vast majority demonstrated the attitudes towards the individuals in a terminal condition that are socially acceptable. They demonstrated great sensitivity to the needs of a sick person. The surveyed hold the opinion that helping another person can become a source of one’s own spiritual growth.
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- Aneta Grochowska
- Zakład Pielęgniarstwa, Instytut Ochrony Zdrowia, Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Tarnowie
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- Zakład Pielęgniarstwa, Instytut Ochrony Zdrowia, Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Tarnowie
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- Zakład Pielęgniarstwa, Instytut Ochrony Zdrowia, Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Tarnowie
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- Zakład Pielęgniarstwa, Instytut Ochrony Zdrowia, Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Tarnowie
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- Zakład Pielęgniarstwa, Instytut Ochrony Zdrowia, Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Tarnowie
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Perceptions and employment intentions among aged care nurses and nursing assistants from diverse cultural backgrounds: A qualitative interview study. J Aging Stud 2015; 35:111-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2015.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Revised: 08/20/2015] [Accepted: 08/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Krichbaum K, Kaas MJ, Wyman JF, Van Son CR. Facilitated Learning to Advance Geriatrics: Increasing the Capacity of Nurse Faculty to Teach Students About Caring for Older Adults. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2015; 55 Suppl 1:S154-64. [PMID: 26055777 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnu165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The Facilitated Learning to Advance Geriatrics program (FLAG) was designed to increase the numbers of nurse faculty in prelicensure programs with basic knowledge about aging and teaching effectiveness to prepare students to provide safe, high quality care for older adults. METHODS Using a framework to improve transfer of learning, FLAG was designed to include: (a) a workshop to increase basic knowledge of aging and common geriatric syndromes, and effective use of evidence-based teaching/learning strategies; (b) a year-long mentoring program to support application of workshop learning and leading change in participants' schools to ensure that geriatrics is a priority. Both formative and summative evaluation methods were used, and included self-assessment of objectives, program satisfaction, and teaching self-efficacy. RESULTS FLAG achieved its overall purpose by enrolling 152 participants from 19 states including 23 faculty from associate degree programs and 102 from baccalaureate programs. Self-rated teaching effectiveness improved significantly from pre- to post-workshop each year. Achievement of learning objectives was rated highly as was satisfaction. Transfer of learning was evidenced by implementation of educational projects in home schools supported by mentoring. IMPLICATIONS The FLAG program provided opportunities for nurse educators to learn to teach geriatrics more effectively and to transfer learning to their work environment. Future FLAG programs will be offered in a shortened format, incorporating online content and strategies, adding other health professionals to the audience with the same goal of increasing the knowledge and abilities of educators to prepare learners to provide competent care for older adults.
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- School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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- Minnesota Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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Relatively few nursing students choose to specialize in geriatric nursing. While increased clinical exposure and improved knowledge of the elderly have been proposed to manage this staffing dilemma, successful strategies have not been identified. This study examined nursing students' attitudes and knowledge about the elderly, before and after service learning experiences in Senior Citizen Centers. Through these interventions, students had significantly improved attitudes and knowledge about the elderly.
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Mattos MK, Jiang Y, Seaman JB, Nilsen ML, Chasens ER, Novosel LM. Baccalaureate Nursing Students' Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Older Adults. J Gerontol Nurs 2015; 41:46-56. [PMID: 25941944 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20150429-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2014] [Accepted: 12/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Preparing nurses to care for a growing population of older adults is one of the most significant challenges for nursing education. The purpose of the current study was to describe baccalaureate nursing students' knowledge of and attitudes toward older adults, and explore the impact of a gerontological nursing course on their knowledge and attitudes. Results showed that students who had prior experience with older adults had significantly more positive attitudes toward them. Although students who participated in a gerontological nursing course had significantly higher knowledge scores than the comparison group, no significant difierence was noted in overall attitude. In addition, students who were enrolled in the gerontological nursing course or had prior experience with older adults were more likely to report plans to work with this population after graduation. Students who participated in interviews with older adults found the experience meaningful and their attitudes regarding older adults were largely positive.
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Ben Natan M, Danino S, Freundlich N, Barda A, Yosef RM. Intention of Nursing Students to Work in Geriatrics. Res Gerontol Nurs 2015; 8:140-7. [DOI: 10.3928/19404921-20150219-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2014] [Accepted: 10/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kim J, Heo N, Jeon HJ, Jung D. Effects of Simulation Education on the Communication Competence, Academic Self-efficacy, and Attitude About the Elderly for Nursing Students: A learning approach based on an elderly-with-cognition-disorder scenario. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.5977/jkasne.2015.21.1.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Neville C. Undergraduate nurse attitudes toward older adults and perceptions of working with older adults: an analysis of measurement instruments. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2015; 35:183-188. [PMID: 25245662 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2014.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2014] [Revised: 09/01/2014] [Accepted: 09/04/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND An undergraduate nurse's attitude toward older adults or their perception of working with older adults can influence the quality of care provided and their career choice, respectively. As such, it is important to conduct research that contributes to the evaluation of attitudes and perceptions. In the conduct of comprehensive and rigorous research, it is necessary to make the right choice of an instrument to measure outcomes. The identification of a valid and reliable instrument to suit a specific research question is a complex process. OBJECTIVE In order to deal with this complexity, this paper reviews instruments that have been used to measure undergraduate nurse attitudes toward older adults and their perceptions of working with older adults. DATA SOURCES Data were sourced from Medline, CINAHL, Healthsource/Academic Edition, PsycINFO and PubMed for the years 2008-2013. RESULTS Eight readily available instruments were identified and their characteristics analyzed for their purpose, number of items, design, reliability and validity. The strengths and weaknesses of each of the instruments and recent use are also discussed. CONCLUSION The choice of a suitable instrument is likely to be critical to the testing of intervention strategies such as curriculum activities, which target attitude improvements to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing care provided to older adults.
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- Christine Neville
- Ipswich Clinical School, School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Queensland, 11 Salisbury Road, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia.
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Are care workers appropriate mentors for nursing students in residential aged care? BMC Nurs 2014; 13:44. [PMID: 25530713 PMCID: PMC4271505 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-014-0044-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2014] [Accepted: 11/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The aged care sector is increasingly dominated by a less-qualified workforce at a time of increasing prevalence of complex health concerns, such as dementia. An Australian program to develop teaching aged care facilities is being undertaken to build the sector’s capacity and provide nursing students with positive experiences of engaging with vulnerable clients. This research aimed to examine care staff potential to facilitate nursing student engagement with clinically relevant knowledge in the performance of hygiene care in a residential aged care facility. Methods This study was designed as an action research study. A cycle of reflection, planning, action, and evaluation is described to illustrate the carer mentor capacity to engage with and contribute to the learning of nursing students. Participants were second year student nurses (n = 10) on a four-week placement in a Tasmanian aged care facility in 2013 and their nurse/carer mentors (n = 17). Mentors participated in six action research meetings, and nursing students engaged in a parallel series of four feedback meetings during the placement. Results At the beginning of the placement, nursing students exhibited a disregard for the clinical value of care provision. Students considered provision of hygiene care, in particular, the preserve of care workers and an inappropriate training exercise in the context of an undergraduate nursing qualification. To assist students to make links between core nursing competencies and hygiene care as well as to engender respect for their role within the aged care facility, carer mentors developed the Carer Assessment and Reporting Guide. Once implemented during the final weeks of the placement, the Guide improved student perceptions of resident hygiene care (reframed as assessment) and the role of facility care workers, as well as reinforcing carer self-esteem. Conclusion Hygiene care is replete with nursing competencies that are valuable for undergraduate learners, including assessments of skin integrity, mobility, cognitive function, bowels and urine, and basic hygiene. Nurse education programs should strive to address student misconceptions about care work in facilities to account for population level increases in care needs.
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Lea E, Marlow A, Bramble M, Andrews S, Eccleston C, McInerney F, Robinson A. Improving student nurses' aged care understandings through a supported placement. Int Nurs Rev 2014; 62:28-35. [PMID: 25440317 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM The study aimed to identify the potential for aged care placements to deliver benefits for second year nursing students when conducted within a supportive framework with debriefing and critical reflection opportunities. BACKGROUND Given the ageing population and complex care needs of aged care facility residents, exacerbated by the high prevalence of dementia, the healthcare workforce's ability to meet older people's care needs is paramount. Yet research shows that nursing students are disengaged from aged care. METHODS Using a quasi-experimental mixed method design within an action research framework, 40 students were allocated a 3-week supported placement in 2011-2012 at one of the two intervention residential aged care facilities in Tasmania, Australia. Staff formed mentor action research groups in each facility and participated in a pre-placement capacity-building programme. Thirty-nine students were placed across 14 control facilities. Data were collected via meetings with students and pre-post placement questionnaires on placement experiences, attitudes and dementia knowledge. RESULTS The intervention facility placement programme led to mentors and students being well prepared for the placement and to students experiencing enhanced teaching and learning derived from high levels of mentor support and increased autonomy. Students' knowledge, understanding and attitudes around aged care and dementia improved. DISCUSSION Mentors working together within an action research framework can provide a supported residential aged care placement for nursing students that improves students' aged care attitudes and understandings. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY Provision of quality, supported aged care student placements is vital to prepare a new generation of nurses who will have to deal with the complex chronic healthcare needs associated with an ageing population.
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- School of Health Sciences, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tas., Australia
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Reitmaier A, Davies S, Reveling Smith L, Mangan-Danckwart D, Hongerholt K, Klinkner J. Discovering intergenerativity: an evaluation of learning partnerships between student nurses and older adults. Int J Older People Nurs 2014; 10:115-26. [DOI: 10.1111/opn.12061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2013] [Accepted: 06/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Clinical instructors' knowledge and perceptions about nursing care of older people: A pilot study. Nurse Educ Pract 2014; 14:434-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2014.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2013] [Revised: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 03/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Neville C, Dickie R. The evaluation of undergraduate nurses' attitudes, perspectives and perceptions toward older people. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2014; 34:1074-1079. [PMID: 24815180 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2014.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2014] [Revised: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 04/22/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This literature review was undertaken to evaluate undergraduate nurses' attitudes and perspectives toward older people and perceptions of working with older people. The objectives were to (1) identify if undergraduate nurses hold positive or negative attitudes and perspectives toward older people and perceptions of working with older people, and (2) determine if positive attitudes, perspectives and perceptions can be established, maintained and improved with curriculum activities. DESIGN Literature review. DATA SOURCES For the period 2008-2013, the literature search included an electronic database search (Medline, CINAHL, Healthsource/Academic Edition, PsycINFO and PubMed) and a hand search of reference lists of the papers included. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The analysis of 32 studies revealed that undergraduate nurses' attitudes, perspectives and perceptions are positive and it is recommended that this be the starting point for the development of curriculum activities and future research to maintain and improve this result. Finally, the limitations of recent studies are identified and a research agenda for future studies is proposed.
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- Ipswich Clinical School, The University of Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, 11 Salisbury Road, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia.
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- Ipswich Clinical School, The University of Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, 11 Salisbury Road, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia
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BACKGROUND The world's population of older people is increasing,The World Health Organization (WHO) (2013 a) defines 'elderly'as those 65 years and older. Currently there are deficits in good basic care, partially resulting from the negative attitudes of some nursing staff. METHOD This systematic review was conducted by searching the CINAHL, MEDLINE and Inter nurse databases, which produced 119 results. Three original research papers were extracted,the fourth was obtained from a reference list and the final paper was taken from the internet. RESULTS Both student and qualified nurses can portray a negative attitude towards older people, thus negatively affecting care. The reasons for these negative attitudes are numerous, although lack of knowledge of the ageing process and gerontology prevail. CONCLUSION Further research is required and in-depth interviews to establish why some nurses portray negative attitudes. Strategies need to be implemented to address these issues,so encouraging better care provision.
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Zisberg A, Topaz M, Band-Wintershtein T. Cultural- and educational-level differences in students knowledge, attitudes, and preferences for working with older adults: an israeli perspective. J Transcult Nurs 2014; 26:193-201. [PMID: 24848351 DOI: 10.1177/1043659614526252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to examine the effect of nursing education on students' knowledge, attitudes, and preferences to work with older adults in an ethnically diverse Israeli society. METHODS In a cross-sectional design, Kogan's Old People Scale was used to measure attitudes toward older adults and Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz-1 to assess the level of knowledge of nursing students in four cohorts. RESULTS Of the 224 nursing students who responded to the survey, 55% were Jewish and 45% were Arabs. Ethnicity and knowledge were the strongest correlates (p < .0001) of attitudes, and attitudes and ethnicity (p < .0001) correlated with work preferences. CONCLUSIONS While knowledge of old age among students increased, preferences for future career in geriatrics declined with education. Ethnicity was a strong predictor of attitudes and future intentions to work with older adults. Culturally tailored educational programs focused on changing the attitudes toward aging are critically needed.
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Haron Y, Levy S, Albagli M, Rotstein R, Riba S. Why do nursing students not want to work in geriatric care? A national questionnaire survey. Int J Nurs Stud 2013; 50:1558-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2013.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2012] [Revised: 02/16/2013] [Accepted: 03/31/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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