Gerontological nursing competencies: a crosswalk with the 4Ms framework of the age-friendly initiative

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Brenda P. Johnson ◽  
Mary J. Dyck ◽  
Susan Hovey ◽  
Michele D. Shropshire
Keyword(s):  
Gerontological Nursing ◽  
Nursing Competencies

Effectiveness of the project-based learning program on Thai nursing student competency for elderly care in the community

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suda Hanklang ◽  
Suleegorn Sivasan
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Community Nursing ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gerontological Nursing ◽  
Nursing Competencies

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the Thai nursing student competency enhancement program applied through project-based learning (PjBL) in caring for the elderly in the community.Design/methodology/approachThis quasi-experimental one-group pre-post-test design was used to compare mean scores on gerontological nursing competency scales comprising four dimensions including holistic health promotion, empirical evidence, empowerment and quality care and ethical and moral competencies. A total of 95 participants were randomly selected from a list of registered attendees. A five-week PjBL approach for a community nursing practicum was designed and comprised of an introduction to the project, components of research methodology, group projects and group presentations. A gerontological nursing competencies questionnaire was used with participants, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Two-way ANOVA and a paired t-test were used to compare pre-post mean scores of competencies.FindingsA total of 95 students participated in the PjBL and the majority of participants were female (92.6%). The results revealed post–PjBL mean scores of gerontological nursing competencies were higher than the premean score (p value < 0.05) except the empirical evidence competencies which showed no statistical difference.Originality/valueSince the results show the effectiveness of the student nursing competency enhancement program through PjBL when caring for the elderly in the community, it is important for health care instructors to apply PjBL, especially in community nursing. Improving empirical competency evidence among nursing students is still required and necessary.

Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care

AORN Journal ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-184
Author(s):  
Elizabeth K. Moffatt
Keyword(s):  
Gerontological Nursing ◽  
Nursing Competencies

The ‘loneliness pandemic’: implications for gerontological nursing

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 652-655
Author(s):  
Carlos Laranjeira
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Gerontological Nursing

The COVID-19 pandemic compelled states to limit free movement, in order to protect at-risk and more vulnerable groups, particularly older adults. Due to old age or debilitating chronic diseases, this group is also more vulnerable to loneliness (perceived discrepancy between actual and desired social relationships) and social isolation (feeling that one does not belong to society). This forced isolation has negative consequences for the health of older people, particularly their mental health. This is an especially challenging time for gerontological nursing, but it is also an opportunity for professionals to combat age stereotypes reinforced with COVID-19, to urge the measurement of loneliness and social isolation, and to rethink how to further adjust interventions in times of crisis, such as considering technology-mediated interventions in these uncertain times.

scholarly journals Improving undergraduate nurses' perceptions of and preferences for gerontological nursing in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. e312-e313
Author(s):  
Confidence A Atakro ◽  
Peter Adatara ◽  
Agani Afaya
Keyword(s):  
Gerontological Nursing ◽  
Nurses Perceptions

scholarly journals A physical resilience conceptual model – contributions to gerontological nursing

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 2589-2593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Bernardes ◽  
Cristina Lavareda Baixinho
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Geriatric Nursing ◽  
Frailty Syndrome ◽  
Gerontological Nursing ◽  
Innate Capacity ◽  
Potential Applicability ◽  
Definition Of

ABSTRACT Objectives: To analyze and reflect on the potential applicability of the contribution of the physical resilience conceptual model of Whitson et al. in the care for older adults. Method: The present article of reflection was structured based on the consultation of articles and definition of inherent concepts, with analysis and reason of the potentialities of its application in geriatric nursing care. Results: Physical resilience is influenced by diverse stimuli. The identification of stressors and early intervention enable the delay of the functional capacity decline. In practice, the planning of interventions that depend on the innate capacity of older adults is of utmost importance. Conclusion: The trajectory outlined over a debilitating event is relevant to understand the factors that contribute to the development of frailty or pre-frailty conditions. This knowledge allows nurses to adjust their practice and contribute to the effectiveness of interventions and a better prevention of the frailty syndrome.

‘Implementation of nursing competencies: profiling best assessment practice’

1996 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Robyn Clark ◽  
Sandra Dunn ◽  
Nicky Walker
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Practice ◽  
Nursing Competencies
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