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Key issues: Investigations of ageism suggest that discrimination negatively affects health and results in poor health care experiences. Age discrimination is present in nursing, exacerbating workforce shortages and limiting the use of expertise within the profession.
In this review article the author describes some of the literature related to ageism in nursing, discusses how ageism can affect the quality of the care that is provided to older adult patients, and explains theories that may help explain ageism in nursing.
Ageism in health care delivery and nursing poses a fundamental threat to health and society. In this commentary, implications of age discrimination are presented to generate an agenda for action in nursing management.
1 Μαρ 2023 · Ageism, although less strongly, is still present among nursing students. •. Medical Ageism harms in one way or another the patients who suffer from it. •. Education in Gerontology and intergenerational contact are possible solutions to ageism.
Dismantling ageism in healthcare, in hospitals, and specifically in acute and critical care nursing might feel insurmountable. In reality, we have many resources and allies. Why not consider these options for action in your own nursing practice and share them at your unit's next staff meeting?
1 Ιουλ 2019 · This literature review defines ageism, discusses attitudes of ageism and factors related to attitudes of ageism among nurses and student nurses, and describes educational interventions aimed at addressing ageism among undergraduate nursing students.
Our findings suggest that student nurses generally have positive attitudes towards old age, although ageist beliefs and discriminatory behaviours were identified and should be studied in greater depth.
