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Treating older adults as ends rather than means only
1Hunter College, City University of New York, New York 11596, USA. sbaumann@hunter.cuny.edu
Nursing Science Quarterly
|January 5, 2007
Summary
Nurses need specialized knowledge and skills to care for older adults, especially when societal views conflict with patient priorities. McCormack
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Nursing
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Nursing older adults requires specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Societal structures may not always align with older adults' perspectives and priorities.
- A gap exists in addressing the unique challenges faced by nurses in geriatric care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss McCormack's person-centered nursing approach for older adults.
- To analyze how this approach addresses the challenges nurses face.
- To incorporate critiques of the approach by Landers and McCarthy.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of McCormack's person-centered nursing approach.
- Literature review of critiques by Landers and McCarthy.
- Discussion of the approach's application in geriatric care settings.
Main Results:
- McCormack's approach offers a framework for nurses to navigate conflicting priorities.
- The approach emphasizes understanding and respecting older adults' perspectives.
- Critiques highlight areas for refinement in practical application.
Conclusions:
- Person-centered nursing is crucial for effective geriatric care.
- Nurses require support to implement patient-centered practices.
- Further discussion and refinement of the approach are warranted.
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