Ageism and nursing students, past or reality?: A systematic review

Allué-Sierra, Leticia; Antón-Solanas, Isabel; Rodríguez-Roca, Beatriz; Anguas-Gracia, Ana; Echániz-Serrano, Emmanuel; Fernández-Rodrigo, María Teresa; Ferrer, Carlos; Subirón-Valera, Ana Belén; Urcola‐Pardo, Fernando; Satústegui-Dordá, Pedro José

doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105739

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“…Two of the five tools used, were the KATOPS 1961 37 and Geriatrics Attitudes Scale 1998, 38 which are the most frequently cited tools to measure attitude shifts within the nursing, medical and allied health literature. [39][40][41][42] Despite the common use, a recent study by Iwasaki and Jones identified errors with these tools and recommended major refinements, 43 echoing a similar statement made almost a decade earlier by US researchers. 44 In addition to researchers using older tools, research studies have modified a number of tools, such as the original KATOPS scale, to their own context, culture or language 39 or completely developed a new tool, which has resulted in many tools available.…”

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“…In the present study, four studies used five different validated tools. Two of the five tools used, were the KATOPS 1961 37 and Geriatrics Attitudes Scale 1998, 38 which are the most frequently cited tools to measure attitude shifts within the nursing, medical and allied health literature 39–42 . Despite the common use, a recent study by Iwasaki and Jones identified errors with these tools and recommended major refinements, 43 echoing a similar statement made almost a decade earlier by US researchers 44 .…”

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Allied health students' experiences of older adults in residential aged care placements: A scoping review

Bartrim,

Waite,

Williams

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Nutrition & Dietetics

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AimTo explore the attitudes and experiences of allied health students working with older adults on residential aged care placements.MethodA systematic literature search was conducted to identify studies of any design describing allied health student experience of residential aged care placements. Online databases searched to identify potentially relevant documents included Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL Complete (EBSCOhost) and Health and Medicine (ProQuest). Studies were excluded if residential aged care facilities or allied health professional students could not be extracted from the data. No restrictions were applied to methodological design, language, geographical location or year of publication. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was used to assess methodological quality. Extracted studies were analysed to identify the study design, participant and placement characteristics, study methodology and student experience measures. Data from the included studies were analysed thematically using meta‐synthesis.ResultsSix studies (total number of participants, n = 308) met inclusion criteria, with four papers scoring a 5/5 on the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Studies included undergraduate and master's students from physiotherapy (n = 3), speech language pathology (n = 2), dietetics (n = 1) and audiology (n = 1). Placement length varied from two to 15 h, between one and six residential aged care visits. Three themes were identified; (1) Opportunity to improve skills and gain confidence, (2) Development of empathy and shift in attitudes towards older adults and (3) Recognised challenges associated with older adults and residential aged care settings.ConclusionWhile the size of the evidence‐base is limited, the studies were largely consistent in demonstrating an increase in positive attitudes towards older adults following residential aged care placements. Future research, innovations and planning around workforce size, preparation and motivation must be prioritised to ensure older adults receive the care they need and deserve.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Allied health students' experiences of older adults in residential aged care placements: A scoping review

Bartrim,

Waite,

Williams

et al. 2023

Nutrition & Dietetics

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Considerations of communication challenges facing sonographers in Australia beyond 2024: An ageing population, ageism and maintaining the focus on patient‐centred care

White,

Humphreys,

Oomens

2024

Sonography

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In the coming decades, the number of people in the Australian population over the age of 65 is predicted to increase to 23% by the year 2066. The process of physiological ageing is associated with an increase in the presentation of disease pathologies, an increased potential for physical and cognitive deficits and a decrease in health literacy. The ageing of the Australian population presents challenges for the sonography profession including an increasing age gap between the sonographer and their patient as well as increasing complexities in performing ultrasounds on older patients. The natural changes that accompany ageing can create barriers to effective communication between sonographers and their patients. Ageist beliefs can lead to conscious and unconscious bias and unfounded judgements by sonographers decreasing the quality of patient care. To combat the decline in the quality of healthcare that is reported for older patients, sonographers can endeavour to put into place deliberate practical tools and strategies to avoid ageism and improve communication with older patients. Conversely, institutional awareness, education and policies that address age related judgements and bias from older patients towards younger sonographers can foster respectful dialogue, promote understanding and stimulate positive communication across different age groups.

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Senior nursing students' ageism and its associated factors: A national cross-sectional study

Wang,

Huang,

Chuang

2024

Nurse Education Today

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Ageism and nursing students, past or reality?: A systematic review

Cited by 7 publications

References 31 publications

Allied health students' experiences of older adults in residential aged care placements: A scoping review

Allied health students' experiences of older adults in residential aged care placements: A scoping review

Considerations of communication challenges facing sonographers in Australia beyond 2024: An ageing population, ageism and maintaining the focus on patient‐centred care

Senior nursing students' ageism and its associated factors: A national cross-sectional study

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