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Ageism and Associated Factors in Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review
Laura Fernández-Puerta1,2,3, Alexis Caballero-Bonafé1, Juan Ramón de-Moya-Romero1,3,4,5
1Valencia Clinic Hospital, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
Nursing Reports (Pavia, Italy)
|December 27, 2024
Summary
Healthcare workers show low ageism, but less knowledge and experience correlate with higher scores. Gerontological education and experience can reduce ageist attitudes toward older patients.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Professional Studies
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Ageism involves stereotypes and discrimination against older adults, negatively impacting healthcare.
- It affects treatment, rehabilitation, and cure opportunities for elderly patients.
- Understanding ageism in healthcare is crucial for improving elder care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of ageism among healthcare workers towards older patients.
- To identify sociodemographic, personal, and work-related factors associated with healthcare worker ageism.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review conducted across PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus.
- Included quantitative or mixed-methods studies assessing ageism in healthcare professionals (2014-2024).
- Analyzed 15 articles meeting the inclusion criteria.
Main Results:
- Healthcare workers generally demonstrated low levels of ageism, though findings varied.
- Lower knowledge of aging and less experience, particularly in geriatrics, correlated with higher ageism.
- Intergenerational contact and a desire to work with older adults positively influenced relationships.
Conclusions:
- Ageism scores among healthcare professionals were generally low.
- Gerontological education and clinical/family experience are key to reducing ageist attitudes.
- Further research is needed on workload and work-related factors' impact on ageism.
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