Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

International Nursing Organizations II

International Nursing Organizations II

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Geneva. The WHO has many initiatives that center around health. Primarily, they lead global efforts to expand universal health coverage using science-based policies and programs. They are also responsible for shaping health research agendas and developing norms and standards.
The WHO provides expert team support, including funding, vaccines, testing, and treatment tools at the country level to fight...

International Nursing Organizations I

International Nursing Organizations I

International Nursing Organization (ICN) is a global union of national nurses' organizations. Individual nurses can be a part of ICN through member organizations. Each member organization strives to ensure quality nursing care, sound health policies, the advancement of nursing knowledge, respect for the profession, and a satisfied and competent nursing workforce.
ICN member organizations work to advance the field of nursing and healthcare via policies, partnerships, lobbying, professional...

Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting

Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting

Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities

Types of Reports I: Hand-off Report

Types of Reports I: Hand-off Report

A hand-off report, also known as a change-of-shift report, is a crucial nursing process that ensures the smooth transition of patient care responsibilities between nursing staff.
Following are the key components and categories of hand-off reports:
Purpose and Process:

Restorative Care

Restorative Care

Restorative care is provided once a patient has been discharged from a healthcare facility and requires additional services. The additional services include home care, rehabilitation programs, and extended care. Restorative care centers help the patient regain their previous level of functioning or acquire a new level of functioning due to the incapacitating effects of a disease or a disability. It aims to assist patients in enhancing their quality of life by encouraging independence,...

Current Trends in Nursing I

Current Trends in Nursing I

Current trends in nursing include:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

[Volunteering shapes rural areas. Opportunities and limits of civic engagement for municipal safeguarding of sustenance].

Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie·2012

Same author

[How municipalities can plan for later life. Regional challenges of a demography-sensitive social planning for later life as exemplified by the administrative district Vechta (Lower Saxony/Germany)].

Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie·2012

Same author

[Aging and municipalities. Shaping demographic change at the community level].

Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie·2010

Same author

[Municipal planning of care services between competition neutrality and demand planning. An example of care structure planning in Rhineland-Palatinate].

Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie·2010

Same author

[Age(ing) and body].

Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie·2008

Same author

[Gerontologic studies].

Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie·2007

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 9, 2026

High-Content Screening Differentiation and Maturation Analysis of Fetal and Adult Neural Stem Cell-Derived Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cell Cultures

High-Content Screening Differentiation and Maturation Analysis of Fetal and Adult Neural Stem Cell-Derived Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cell Cultures

Published on: March 10, 2021

[Status report on gerontological master programmes--Bologna Process, profile and peculiarities].

G M Backes¹, T Klie, V Lasch

¹Hochschule Vechta, Institut für Gerontologie, Driverstrasse 23, 49377 Vechta, Germany.

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie

|December 13, 2007

Summary

This study examines gerontology master programs across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, evaluating their alignment with demographic shifts and labor market needs. Findings highlight diverse educational approaches and their future viability for students and employers.

More Related Videos

Abbiategrasso Brain Bank Protocol for Collecting, Processing and Characterizing Aging Brains

Abbiategrasso Brain Bank Protocol for Collecting, Processing and Characterizing Aging Brains

Published on: June 3, 2020

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Published on: December 9, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 9, 2026

High-Content Screening Differentiation and Maturation Analysis of Fetal and Adult Neural Stem Cell-Derived Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cell Cultures

High-Content Screening Differentiation and Maturation Analysis of Fetal and Adult Neural Stem Cell-Derived Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cell Cultures

Published on: March 10, 2021

Abbiategrasso Brain Bank Protocol for Collecting, Processing and Characterizing Aging Brains

Abbiategrasso Brain Bank Protocol for Collecting, Processing and Characterizing Aging Brains

Published on: June 3, 2020

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Published on: December 9, 2022

Area of Science:

Gerontology and Higher Education Studies
Comparative Educational Policy Analysis

Context:

The Bologna Process significantly influences the development of European higher education, including specialized fields like gerontology.
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland exhibit distinct historical pathways in establishing gerontology-related academic programs.
Demographic aging and associated societal changes necessitate specialized gerontological expertise.

Purpose:

To analyze the current state and future plans of gerontology master's programs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
To assess the adequacy of these programs in addressing demands posed by demographic and structural changes.
To evaluate the compatibility of gerontology programs with foundational socio-scientific training and professional applicability.

Summary:

Comparative analysis of gerontology master's programs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, focusing on curriculum, specializations, and educational structures.
Investigation into how effectively these programs meet the needs arising from an aging population and changing societal needs.
Exploration of the alignment between academic gerontology training, socio-scientific education, and the demands of the professional job market.

Impact:

Identifies the variety of adult education concepts emerging from universities and technical colleges in gerontology.
Provides insights into the potential long-term success of different gerontological educational approaches based on student and labor market perspectives.
Informs curriculum development and policy-making for gerontology higher education in response to societal aging.