Exploring the perceptions of practical nursing students on caring for the older person

Pria M. D. Nippak · Housne Begum · Julien M Meyer · Nancy Snobelen · Annette Weeres

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Aging and Gerontology Research Nursing education and management Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

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OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the perceptions of Practical Nursing (PN) students around caring for the elderly and how these attitudes were related to PN students' socio-demographics and other characteristics. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with data analyzed at a single point in time. RESULTS: A majority of respondents (63 %) identified specialized geriatric courses, and 62 % highlighted expert instructors, as beneficial in shaping perceptions of caring for the elderly. The mean Burbank's scores of the PN students and new graduates indicated a positive perspective towards care and their scores were impacted by age and work experience, not by gender, or education years. CONCLUSIONS: The development of specialized gerontology and related courses to improve students' perceptions of caring for older people may be useful. IMPLICATIONS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE: Further international research work to expand findings is required.

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