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Elder abuse by nurses is on the increase.

George Castlcdinc1

  • 1Professor of Nursing and Community Health at the University of Central England in Birmingham.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|December 2, 2016
PubMed
Summary

The primary challenge in nursing is providing care for the elderly, regardless of the setting. This highlights the critical need for specialized geriatric nursing practices and improved standards of care for older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric nursing
  • Healthcare standards
  • Nursing practice

Background:

  • The UKCC's 1994 report on nursing home standards has sparked debate.
  • Nolan's editorial addressed the implications of this report.
  • There is a recognized need to re-evaluate nursing priorities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose that the nursing care of the elderly is the paramount challenge in contemporary nursing.
  • To advocate for a shift in focus towards geriatric care within the nursing profession.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a response to existing literature and expert opinion.
  • It involves a critical analysis of current nursing challenges.
  • The approach is primarily theoretical and argumentative.

Main Results:

  • The central argument posits that geriatric nursing represents the most significant challenge for the nursing profession.
  • This challenge is independent of the specific healthcare setting.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing must prioritize and enhance the care provided to the elderly population.
  • Addressing the complexities of geriatric care is essential for advancing nursing standards and practice.

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