Different Cultures but Similar Positive Attitudes: A Comparison between Thai and Swedish Nursing Students' Attitudes toward Older People

Teaching gerontology in globalized academics: a qualitative study of Thai nursing students’ views on ageing when studying abroad

“…Importantly, the negative words used describing older adults were complimented with words that indicated older adults are competent and wise. Runkawatt et al (2013) emphasize that positive attitudes towards older people are a foundation for future nursing care.…”

“…A positive learning experience, supportive nurse educators, and focusing on healthy, normal ageing in the course content can challenge nursing students' views on aging, and influence nurses' career choices towards gerontological nursing (Carlsson & Idvall, 2015;Runkawatt et al, 2013;Ferrario et al 2008). Correspondingly, negative views towards older adults risk being cemented if the course content has an emphasis on morbidity, functional, and cognitive decline, and limitations in old age (Happell, 2002, Henderson et al, 2008.…”

Service Learning With a Geriatric Population

“…20 Kogan's Attitudes Toward Old People's Scale has been found valid and reliable in studies involving nursing students. 4,8,16 Palmore's 21 Facts on Aging Quiz was used to measure knowledge about older adults. This tool contains 25 true and false items that address physical, mental, and social facts about the aging process.…”

“…[4][5][6][7][8] Their attitudes influence how patient care for this population is delivered and the quality of care that is experienced. 9 Nurses' and nursing students' negative attitudes toward older people adversely influences patient care.…”

Changing negative stereotypes regarding aging in undergraduate nursing students

“…Students are at an especially critical phase of attitude formation. The attitude of a nursing undergraduate toward older people or their perception of working with them can influence the quality of the care provided and their career choice (Carlson and Idvall, 2015;Runkawatt et al, 2013). However, questions remain as to what are the most effective ways to provide positive gerontological content in nursing programs and to enhance attitudes toward older people.…”