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Leadership development in geriatric care through the Intergeneration Make a Difference Project.

Mary K Kirkpatrick1, Sylvia T Brown

  • 1East Carolina University, Greenville, USA. kirkpatrickm@mail.ecu.edu

Nursing Education Perspectives
|June 1, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The Intergeneration Make a Difference Project (MADP) enhances geriatric nursing leadership skills in baccalaureate students through intergenerational service-learning with seniors. This project fosters critical thinking, respect for the elderly, and a lifelong service orientation.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Nursing Education
  • Intergenerational Learning
  • Service-Learning Models

Background:

  • Baccalaureate nursing programs seek to develop leadership skills relevant to geriatric care.
  • Traditional nursing education may not fully prepare students for the complexities of elder care.
  • Theoretical constructs of caring and experiential learning are crucial for effective geriatric nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop leadership skills in geriatric nursing among baccalaureate students.
  • To foster a deeper understanding and respect for the elderly through direct interaction.
  • To promote critical/reflective thinking and a lifelong commitment to service in nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of the Intergeneration Make a Difference Project (MADP).

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  • Utilizing service-learning principles with octogenarians and older adults.
  • Incorporating storytelling and journaling as key pedagogical tools.

    • Main Results:

    • Students demonstrated enhanced leadership capabilities in geriatric nursing contexts.
    • Participants showed increased cognitive, affective, personal, and interpersonal development.
    • A heightened respect for the elderly and an interest in lifelong learning were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The MADP effectively cultivates essential leadership qualities for geriatric nursing.
    • Reciprocal benefits of intergenerational relationships positively influence future nursing practice.
    • This project empowers students to provide more empathetic and effective care for older adults.