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Ageism directed at older nurses in the workplace: a scoping review protocol
Luana Cardoso Pestana1, Aline Coutinho Sento Sé2, Elaine Cristine da Conceição Vianna Gonçalves da Costa3
1Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil lupestana2013@gmail.com.
BMJ Open
|April 3, 2025
Summary
Age bias negatively impacts older nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Workforce Studies
- Gerontology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Global population is aging, leading to an older nursing workforce.
- Age bias may limit older nurses' access to essential workplace support.
- This can affect their ability to remain active in their careers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically map and characterize the scientific literature on age bias experienced by older nursing professionals.
- To identify existing research on workplace age bias within the nursing profession.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Comprehensive literature search across multiple databases (PubMed, CINAHL, LILACS, Scopus, PsycInfo) and grey literature.
- Systematic screening, data extraction, and synthesis by two independent reviewers.
Main Results:
- The review will identify and summarize existing research on age bias in the nursing workplace.
- Results will be presented through tables and diagrams to provide a clear overview.
- The findings will highlight the extent and nature of age bias documented in the literature.
Conclusions:
- Understanding age bias is crucial for supporting an aging nursing workforce.
- This review will inform strategies to mitigate age bias and promote inclusivity.
- Dissemination aims to improve workplace environments for older nurses.
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