Toward a nursing gerontology

Area of Science:

• Gerontologic Nursing
• Psychosocial Health
• Elder Care Research

Background:

• The study reviews psychosocial gerontologic nursing research spanning 25 years (1951-1976).
• It focuses on the care of the elderly population.
• This review synthesizes existing knowledge and identifies trends in the field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of studies related to elderly care.
• To review psychosocial gerontologic nursing research from 1951 to 1976.
• To identify research gaps and propose future directions.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of psychosocial gerontologic nursing research.
• Analysis of methodologic problems and conceptual issues in past studies.
• Identification of gaps in the existing body of research.

Main Results:

• Discussion of methodologic challenges in gerontologic nursing research.
• Identification of key conceptual issues within the field.
• Gaps in research concerning psychosocial aspects of elderly care were identified.

Conclusions:

• Suggestions for future gerontologic nursing studies are proposed.
• Implications for graduate education in gerontology are discussed.
• Recommendations for clinical training and research preparation are presented.