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Increasing nursing students' interest on working with aged patients.

J S Kayser, F A Minnigerode

    Nursing Research
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Nursing students showed greater interest in working with elderly patients when they held more stereotyped views. Prior experience in elder care settings also increased willingness to work with older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nursing Education
    • Social Psychology

    Background:

    • Attitudes toward the aged significantly influence career choices in healthcare.
    • Understanding factors affecting nursing students' interest in geriatric care is crucial for workforce development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine factors associated with increased interest in working with elderly patients among nursing students.
    • To investigate the relationship between attitudes toward the aged, prior experiences, and specialization preferences in nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • Administered the Tuckman-Lorge Attitude questionnaire to 311 baccalaureate nursing students.
    • Assessed students' preferences for nursing specializations and patient age groups (child, adult, elderly).
    • Analyzed correlations between demographic factors, course work, community visits, and interest in geriatric nursing.

    Main Results:

    • Students exhibited minimal interest in nursing homes, preferring to work with younger patients.
    • A positive correlation was found between holding more stereotyped views about the aged and increased interest in geriatric care.
    • Previous work experience in nursing homes or convalescent hospitals correlated with greater willingness to work with elderly patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Gerontology education and clinical placements in aged care facilities should be integrated into nursing curricula.
    • Interventions aimed at improving attitudes toward the aged may enhance interest in geriatric nursing specialization.
    • Addressing student preferences and providing relevant experiences are key to developing a geriatric nursing workforce.

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