Attitudes toward aging: Implications for a caring profession

Journal of Nursing Education

Volumn 48, Issue 7, 2009, Pages 374-380

  Holroyd, Ann ^a   Dahlke, Sherry ^c   Fehr, Cindy ^a   Jung, Piera ^a   Hunter, Andrea ^b  

^a VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b VANCOUVER ISLAND HEALTH AUTHORITY   (Canada)

^c UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE; ARTICLE; ATTITUDE TO HEALTH; CANADA; CHI SQUARE DISTRIBUTION; COMPARATIVE STUDY; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY; CURRICULUM; DEFENSE MECHANISM; EDUCATION; EMPATHY; ETHNOLOGY; FEMALE; GERIATRIC NURSING; HEALTH PERSONNEL ATTITUDE; HUMAN; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; NEEDS ASSESSMENT; NONPARAMETRIC TEST; NURSING EDUCATION; NURSING METHODOLOGY RESEARCH; NURSING STUDENT; ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; QUESTIONNAIRE; SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY; STATISTICAL MODEL;

ADULT; AGED; ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE; ATTITUDE OF HEALTH PERSONNEL; CANADA; CHI-SQUARE DISTRIBUTION; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDIES; CURRICULUM; EDUCATION, NURSING, BACCALAUREATE; EMPATHY; FEMALE; GERIATRIC NURSING; HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE; HUMANS; LINEAR MODELS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; NEEDS ASSESSMENT; NEGATIVISM; NURSING EDUCATION RESEARCH; NURSING METHODOLOGY RESEARCH; PREJUDICE; QUESTIONNAIRES; STATISTICS, NONPARAMETRIC; STUDENTS, NURSING;

EID: 70149107435     PISSN: 01484834     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20090615-04     Document Type: Article

References (59)

1. Armstrong-Esther, C.A., Sandilands, M.L., & Miller, D. (1989). Attitudes and behaviours of nurses towards the elderly in an acute care setting. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 14, 34-41.
2. Aud, M.A., Bostick, J.E., Marek, K.D., & McDaniel, R.W. (2006). Introducing baccalaureate student nurses to gerontological nursing. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22, 73-78.
3. Barba, B.E., & Gendler, P. (2006). Education/community collaborations for undergraduate nursing gerontological clinical experiences. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22, 107-111.
4. Baumbusch, J., & Goldenberg, D. (2000). The impact of an aging population on curriculum development in Canadian undergraduate nursing education. Perspectives, 24(2), 8-14.
5. Baumbusch, J.L., & Andrusyszyn, M.A. (2002). Gerontological content in Canadian baccalaureate nursing programs: Cause for concern? The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 34, 119-129.
6. Bednash, G., Fagin, C., & Mezey, M. (2003). Geriatric content in nursing programs: A wake-up call. Nursing Outlook, 51, 149-150.
7. Bernard, M. (1998). Backs to the future? Reflections on women, ageing and nursing. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 27, 633-640.
8. Blais, K., Mikolaj, E., Jedicka, D., Strayer, J., & Stanek, S. (2006). Innovative strategies for incorporating gerontology into BSN curricula. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22, 98-102.
9. Burbank, P., Dowling-Castronovo, A., Crowther, M.R., & Capezuti, E.A. (2006). Improving knowledge and attitudes toward older adults through innovative educational strategies. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22, 91-97.
10. Chappell, N.L., Gee, E., McDonald, L., & Stones, M. (2002). Aging in contemporary Canada. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Prentice Hall.
11. Clarke, S. (2006). Research on nurse staffing and its outcomes: The challenges and risks of grasping at shadows. In S. Nelson & S. Gordon (Eds.), The complexities of care: Nursing reconsidered (pp. 161-184). Ithaca, Ny: Cornell University Press.
12. Dahlke, S., & Phinney, A. (2008). Caring for hospitalized older adults at risk for delirium: The silent, unspoken piece of nursing. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 34, 41-47.
13. Damron-Rodriguez, J., Kramer, B., & Gallagher-Thompson, D. (1998). Effects of geriatric clinical rotations on health professions trainees' attitudes about older adults. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 19, 67-79.
14. Dunkle, S.E., & Nosse, L.J. (1998). Influence of a gerontology course on physical therapy students' intent and attitude toward working with elderly clients. Issues on Aging, 21(3), 9-17.
15. Earthy, A. (1993). A survey of gerontological curricula in Canada generic baccalaureate nursing programs. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 19(12), 7-14.
16. Edwards, H.E., & Forster, E.M., (1998). Quality care through referential reforms: The role of attitudes, regulation and education. Geriaction, 16(3), 5-10.
17. Edwards, R.M., Plant, M.A., Novak, D.S., Beall, C., & Baumhover, L.A. (1992). Knowledge about aging and Alzheimer's disease among baccalaureate nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education, 31, 127-135.
18. Fick, D., & Foreman, M. (2000). Consequences of not recognizing delirium superimposed on dementia in hospitalized elderly individuals. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 26(1), 30-40.
19. Foreman, M.D., Wakefield, B., Culp, K., & Milisen, K. (2001). Delirium in elderly patients: An overview of the state of the science. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 27(4), 12-20.
20. Fox, S.D., & Wold, J.E. (1996). Baccalaureate student gerontological nursing experiences: Raising consciousness levels and affecting attitudes. Journal of Nursing Education, 35, 348-355.
21. Gallagher, S., Bennett, K.M., & Halford, J.C. (2006). A comparison of acute and long-term health-care personnel's attitudes towards older adults. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 12, 273-279.
22. Golde, P., & Kogan, N. (1959). A sentence completion procedure for assessing attitudes toward old people. Journal of Gerontology, 14, 355-363.
23. Gordon, S. (2005). Nursing against the odds: How health care cost cutting, media stereotypes, and medical hubris undermine nurses and patient care. London, UK: ILR Press.
24. Haight, B.K., Christ, M.A., & Dias, J.K. (1994). Does nursing education promote ageism? Journal of Advanced Nursing, 20, 382-390.
25. Health Canada. (2003). Canada's aging population. Retrieved June 23, 2003, from http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/pubs/fed_paper/index_e.htm
26. Heartfield, M. (2006). "you don't want to stay here": Surgical nursing and the disappearance of patient recovery time. In S. Nelson & S. Gordon (Eds.), The complexities of care: Nursing reconsidered (pp. 143-160). Ithaca, Ny: Cornell University Press.
27. Heliker, D., Brophy, E.B., Naughton-Walsh, M., Druyan, M.E., Hungelmann, J.A., Jacobs, M., et al. (1993). A study of professional health care students' attitudes toward older adults. Journal of Nursing Education, 32, 370-373.
28. Horowitz, B.P., Savino, D., & Krauss, A. (1999). Special feature: Ageism and implications for gerontolic occupational therapy practice [institutional care]. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 15(2), 71-78.
29. Huber, M., Reno, B., & McKenney, J. (1992). Long-term care personnel assess their attitudes and knowledge of the older adult. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 17, 1114-1121.
30. Jansen, D.A., & Morse, W.A. (2004). Positively influencing student nurse attitudes toward caring for elders: Results of a curriculum assessment study. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 25(2), 1-14.
31. Koch, T., & Webb, C. (1996). The biomedical construction of ageing: Implications for nursing care of older people. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 23, 954-959.
32. Kogan, N. (1961). Attitudes toward old people: The development of a scale and an examination of correlates. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 62(1), 44-54.
33. Lambrinou, E., Sourtzi, P., Kalokerinou, A., & Lemonidou, C. (2005). Reliability and validity of the Greek version of Kogan's Old People scale. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 14, 1241-1247.
34. Lange, J.W., Wallace, M., Grossman, S.C., Lippman, D.T., & Novotny, J. (2006). The journey toward geriatric excellence in a non-research-intensive university. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22, 84-90.
35. Latimer, D.G., & Thornlow, D.K. (2006). Incorporating geriatrics into baccalaureate nursing curricula: Laying the groundwork with faculty development. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22, 79-83.
36. Levin, J., & Levin, W.C. (1980). Ageism: Prejudice and discrimination against the elderly. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
37. Levy, B.R. (2001). Eradication of ageism requires addressing the enemy within. The Gerontologist, 41, 578-579.
38. Lookinland, S., & Anson, K. (1995). Perpetuation of ageist attitudes among present and future health care personnel: Implications for elder care. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 21, 47-56.
39. McConatha, J.T., Schnell, F., Volkwein, K., Riley, L., & Leach, E. (2003). Attitudes toward aging: A comparative analysis of young adults from the United States and Germany. International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 57, 203-215.
40. McLafferty, E. (2005). A comparison of nurse teachers' and student nurses' attitudes toward hospitalized older adults. Nursing Education Today, 25, 472-479.
41. McLafferty, I., & Morrison, F. (2004). Attitudes towards hospitalized older adults. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 47(4), 446-453.
42. Merlis, M. (2000). Caring for the frail elderly: An international review. Health Affairs, 19, 141-149.
43. th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
44. Nolan, M., Grant, G., & Nolan, J. (1995). Busy doing nothing: Activity and interaction levels amongst differing populations of elderly patients. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 22, 528-538.
45. Palmore, E. (2001). The ageism survey: First findings. The Gerontologist, 41, 572-575.
46. Plonczynski, D.J., Ehrlich-Jones, L., Robertson, J.F., Rossetti, J., Munroe, D.J., Koren, M.E., et al. (2007). Ensuring a knowledgeable and committed gerontological nursing workforce. Nursing Education Today, 27, 113-121.
47. Plowfield, L.A., Raymond, J.E., & Hayes, E.R. (2006). An educational framework to support gerontological nursing education at the baccalaureate level. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22, 103-106.
48. Pursey, A., & Luker, K. (1995). Attitudes and stereotypes: Nurses' work with older people. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 22, 547-555.
49. Rachlis, M. (2004). Prescription for excellence: How innovation is saving Canada's health care system. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Harper Collins.
50. Rankin, J. (2001). Texts in action: How nurses are doing the fiscal work of health care reform. Studies in Cultures, Organizations and Societies, 7, 251-267.
51. Roff, L.L., Klemmack, D.L., Jaskyte, K., Kundrotaite, L., Kimbriene, B., & Macijauskiene, J. (2002). Attitudes of Lithuanian service providers in gerontology educational programs: A preliminary study. Educational Gerontology, 28, 577-585.
52. Slevin, O.D. (1991). Ageist attitudes among young adults: Implications for a caring profession. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 16, 1197-1205.
53. Soderhamn, O., Gustavsson, S.M., & Lindencrona, C. (2000). Reliability and validity of a Swedish version of Kogan's Old People scale. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 14, 211-215.
54. Soderhamn, O., Lindencrona, C., & Gustavsson, S.M. (2001). Attitudes toward older people among nursing students and registered nurses in Sweden. Nurse Education Today, 21, 225-229.
55. Statistics Canada. (2004). A profile of seniors in British Columbia. Children's women's and seniors health population health and wellness. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Ministry of Health Services.
56. Vancouver Island Health Authority. (2006, May). Understanding the social determinants of health: A discussion paper from the chief medical health officer. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Vancouver Island Health Authority.
57. rd ed., pp. 102-128). Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Nelson Thomson Learning.
58. Watson, J. (2004). Caring science as sacred science. Philadelphia: Davis.
59. Wesley, S.C. (2005). Enticing students to careers in gerontology: Faculty and student perspectives. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 25(3), 13-29.