Attitudes of long-term care nursing personnel toward the elderly

Explored were the attitudes toward the elderly of nursing personnel employed in long-term care settings. Also investigated was the impact of an experiential education program on the attitudes of nursing personnel providing daily care for the aged. Results tend to contradict several of the popularly...

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Published in:The Gerontologist 1986-10, Vol.26 (5), p.551-555
Main Authors: Chandler, J.T, Rachal, J.R, Kazelskis, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Ageism
Attitude of Health Personnel
attitudes and opinions
education programs
elderly
experience
Humans
long term care
Long-Term Care - psychology
nurses
Nurses - psychology
Nursing homes
Older patients
patient care
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Summary:Explored were the attitudes toward the elderly of nursing personnel employed in long-term care settings. Also investigated was the impact of an experiential education program on the attitudes of nursing personnel providing daily care for the aged. Results tend to contradict several of the popularly held beliefs concerning the attitudes of nursing personnel toward the elderly and education's potential role in altering these attitudes.
ISSN:0016-9013
1758-5341
DOI:10.1093/geront/26.5.551