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Published on: February 2, 2020

Hospital doctors' attitudes towards older people.

S Leung1, D Logiudice, J Schwarz

  • 1Department of Aged Care, St Vincent’s Hospital, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Vic. 3065, Australia. ssnleung@gmail.com

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|December 17, 2009
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Summary

Hospital doctors show varying attitudes towards older patients. Factors like age, gender, and experience in aged care influence these views, suggesting curriculum improvements are needed.

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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
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Published on: February 2, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Medical Education
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Ageism in healthcare is a growing concern.
  • Limited research exists on hospital doctors' attitudes toward older adults.
  • Understanding these attitudes is crucial for improving geriatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess hospital doctors' attitudes towards older people.
  • To identify factors influencing these attitudes among doctors.
  • To compare findings with studies on other healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of hospital doctors in General Medicine and Aged Care units.
  • Utilized Fraboni's Scale of Ageism (FSA) for attitude assessment.
  • Collected demographic data and professional background information.

Main Results:

  • A response rate of 51.9% was achieved from 122 doctors.
  • Mean FSA score indicated a neutral to positive disposition.
  • Positive attitudes correlated with being older, female, senior, experienced in aged care, and having social contact with older adults.

Conclusions:

  • Hospital doctors' attitudes towards older people vary based on demographics and experience.
  • Findings can guide the development of medical education curricula.
  • Provides a foundation for future research on attitude-improvement interventions.