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Development, implementation, and evaluation of a geriatric nurse education program.

Meredith Wallace1, Philip Greiner, Sheila Grossman

  • 1Fairfield University, School of Nursing, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824, USA.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|September 29, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A new geriatric nurse education program significantly improved nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward older adults' needs. This program aims to address the shortage of qualified geriatric care providers nationwide and globally.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

  • A significant gap exists between the demand for geriatric care and the availability of qualified nurses.
  • The aging global population necessitates specialized nursing skills to meet complex health needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop, implement, and evaluate an educational program for nurses focused on geriatric care.
  • To enhance the capacity of the nursing workforce to provide competent care for older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Collaborative development involving academia and clinical practice.
  • Content creation with geriatric nursing consultant and State Nurses Association approval.
  • Pilot implementation with 18 nurses, assessed via pre/post-tests and paired t-tests.

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Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in nurses' knowledge regarding older adults' needs.
  • Demonstrated positive shifts in attitudes toward geriatric care.
  • Successful pilot program indicating effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • The geriatric nurse education program effectively enhanced nurses' knowledge and attitudes.
  • The program shows potential for national and international dissemination to improve geriatric care.
  • Addressing the geriatric care gap requires targeted nursing education initiatives.