Registered nurses’ reflections on their educational preparation to work with older people

Dahlke, Sherry; Kalogirou, Maya R.; Swoboda, Nicholas L.

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“…Still, students wanted to learn more about aging and expressed interest in web-based and/or simulated learning activities. In another study, newly graduated nurses likewise identified the need for web-based learning activities that enhance knowledge about working with older people [ 44 ].…”

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Awakening Canadians to ageism: a study protocol

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Background Making fun of growing older is considered socially acceptable, yet ageist humour reinforces negative stereotypes that growing old is linked with physical and mental deterioration, dependence, and less social value. Such stereotypes and discrimination affect the wellbeing of older people, the largest demographic of Canadians. While ageism extends throughout professions and social institutions, we expect nurses—the largest and most trusted group of healthcare professionals—to provide non-ageist care to older people. Unfortunately, nurses working with older people often embrace ageist beliefs and nursing education programs do not address sufficient anti-ageism content despite gerontological nursing standards and competencies. Methods To raise awareness of ageism in Canada, this quasi-experimental study will be supported by partnerships between older Canadians, advocacy organizations, and academic gerontological experts which will serve as an advisory group. The study, guided by social learning theory, will unfold in two parts. In Phase 1, we will use student nurses as a test case to determine if negative stereotypes and ageist perceptions can be addressed through three innovative e-learning activities. The activities employ gamification, videos, and simulations to: (1) provide accurate general information about older people, (2) model management of responsive behaviours in older people with cognitive impairment, and (3) dispel negative stereotypes about older people as dependent and incontinent. In Phase 2, the test case findings will be shared with the advisory group to develop a range of knowledge mobilization strategies to dispel ageism among healthcare professionals and the public. We will implement key short term strategies. Discussion Findings will generate knowledge on the effectiveness of the e-learning activities in improving student nurses’ perceptions about older people. The e-learning learning activities will help student nurses acquire much-needed gerontological knowledge and skills. The strength of this project is in its plan to engage a wide array of stakeholders who will mobilize the phase I findings and advocate for positive perspectives and accurate knowledge about aging—older Canadians, partner organizations (Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association, CanAge, AgeWell), and gerontological experts.

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“…Preview literature also emphasized the importance of educational programs of making the advanced knowledge and skills of RNs involved in caring for older adults, due to the complexity and prevalence of the aging population in nursing practice. 40 , 41 To cope with the continuing shortage of RNs educated to care for older adults, competency-based education programs both at Bachelor’s and Master’s level had been developed in the USA and other countries. 42 , 43 However, in China, the development of geriatric care is relatively late and there is no established framework or standards for gerontological nursing education.…”

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Perceptions and Expectations of Advanced Geriatric Nursing Role Development in Primary Health Care: A Qualitative Study Exploring Staff’s Perspectives

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Purpose This qualitative study aimed to explore multidisciplinary members’ perceptions and expectations of advanced geriatric nursing role development in primary health care. Patients and Methods A multi-center, cross-sectional study based on semi-structured individual interviews was conducted with registered nurses, general physicians, and managers involved in the care of older people in primary health care between September 2020 and January 2021. Recruitment was purposive and the framework method was used to inductively analyze the data. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative research (COREQ) served to structure our manuscript. Results In total, 29 registered nurses, 6 general physicians, and 10 managers from 8 health centers were interviewed. The relevant themes interpreted from the interview data were as follows: (1) the current roles of registered nurses in the care of older people; (2) the factors affect the advanced geriatric nursing role development; (3) expectations of the advanced geriatric nursing roles. Conclusion There is a need for appropriate educational programs, well-established laws, and regulations to support the sustainable development of advanced geriatric nursing roles. To build the expected role model, the nursing education program in the future should integrate gerontological nursing, public health nursing, and nursing management to maximize the role of gerontological nurse practitioners in primary health care.

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“…It is curious that participants viewed the higher acuity areas as those serving younger people, since older people are the most common demographic in most types of healthcare settings (CIHI, 2011;HSCI, 2015). In another study, new graduates reported that they did not realise that the majority of the people they would be looking after would be older, nor did they realise the complexity of the older population until they graduated and started working (Dahlke et al, 2021).…”

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Working with older people: Beginning or end of a nurse’s career?

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Davidson

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Int J Older People Nursing

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Background:The increasing numbers of older people (age 65+) make it important to understand how to attract nurses to work with this population.Methods: A secondary analysis using qualitative descriptive methods was used to understand how student nurses' perceptions about older people may influence their desire to work with older people.Results: Student nurses perceive a generational divide between them and older people, regardless of practice settings. They believe working with older people is heavy work, and not high acuity, and although good to learn skills as a student, not a population they want to work with until they are close to retirement themselves. Conclusions:It is important to enhance nursing education so that students understand the older generation, how to communicate with them and the prevalence of older people in healthcare settings, so that they are more likely to choose to work with older people.

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Registered nurses’ reflections on their educational preparation to work with older people

Cited by 28 publications

References 45 publications

Awakening Canadians to ageism: a study protocol

Awakening Canadians to ageism: a study protocol

Perceptions and Expectations of Advanced Geriatric Nursing Role Development in Primary Health Care: A Qualitative Study Exploring Staff’s Perspectives

Working with older people: Beginning or end of a nurse’s career?

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