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[Nursing and the elderly].

Rosemary Bryant¹

¹Conseil international des infirmières, Genève, Suisse. icn@icn.ch

Soins. Gerontologie

|May 3, 2013

Summary

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Nurses are crucial for providing quality and safe care, especially to the elderly. Their central role in healthcare policy is vital for vulnerable populations worldwide.

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Nursing
Healthcare Policy
Population Health

Context:

The increasing elderly population necessitates specialized healthcare approaches.
Nurses are integral to delivering consistent, high-quality care to aging individuals.
Global healthcare systems face challenges in supporting the elderly population.

Purpose:

To highlight the indispensable role of nurses in elderly care.
To emphasize the need for nurses' involvement in healthcare policy development.
To provide a global perspective on nursing's contribution to geriatric care.

Summary:

Nurses play a pivotal role in the care of elderly populations.
They are key to ensuring the quality and safety of geriatric healthcare.
Nurses must be central figures in shaping healthcare policies for the elderly.

Impact:

Elevating the status of nurses in healthcare policy discussions.
Improving the standard of care for the elderly globally.
Strengthening the integration of nursing expertise into geriatric health strategies.