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Iranian nursing students' perspectives regarding caring for elderly patients
Nahid Rejeh1, Majideh Heravi-Karimooi, Mojtaba Vaismoradi
1Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran. reje@shahed.ac.ir
Nursing & Health Sciences
|March 16, 2011
Summary
Barriers like organizational policies and lack of training hinder Iranian nursing students caring for elderly patients. Facilitators include culture, role models, and prior experience, informing strategies for better geriatric care education.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Education
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Geriatric care is a growing global need.
- Nursing students require specific training for elderly patient care.
- Understanding student perspectives is crucial for improving geriatric nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Iranian nursing students' views on caring for elderly patients.
- To identify barriers and facilitators impacting geriatric care by nursing students.
- To inform curriculum development for better preparation of nursing students in geriatric care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of semistructured interviews.
- 25 senior nursing students from two Tehran teaching hospitals participated.
- Purposeful sampling ensured relevant participant selection.
Main Results:
- Barriers identified: organizational policies, insufficient educational preparation, and unsuitable physical environments.
- Facilitators identified: religious and cultural norms, effective role modeling, and previous exposure to elderly patients.
- Two main themes (barriers, facilitators) and six subthemes emerged from the data.
Conclusions:
- Iranian nursing students face significant barriers in caring for elderly patients.
- Cultural and educational factors significantly influence nursing students' geriatric care experiences.
- Strategies are needed to enhance nursing education and prepare students for the complexities of elderly care.
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