Epidemiological Trends of Cancer in Older Adults: Implications for Gerontological Nursing Practice and Research

2002 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy A Hodgson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Gerontological Nursing ◽  
Epidemiological Trends

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 Pain management nursing practice assessment in older adults with dementia

Nursing Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alícia Minaya‐Freire ◽  
Mireia Subirana‐Casacuberta ◽  
Emma Puigoriol‐Juvanteny ◽  
Anna Ramon‐Aribau
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Practice Assessment

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.

Characteristics of Older Adults Rehospitalized Within 7 and 30 Days of Discharge: Implications for Nursing Practice

2012 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 32-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra J. Hain ◽  
Ruth Tappen ◽  
Sanya Diaz ◽  
Joseph G. Ouslander
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Practice

scholarly journals Finnish nurse students' attitudes towards older adults and the teaching of gerontological nursing – A survey study

2020 ◽  
Vol 88 ◽  
pp. 104379
Author(s):  
Sirpa Salin ◽  
Katja Hautsalo ◽  
Kimmo Vänni ◽  
Susanna Seitsamo ◽  
Lea Yli-Koivisto
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Gerontological Nursing ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Nurse Students

scholarly journals Lessons learned about ageing and gerontological nursing in South Africa

Curationis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Staja Q. Booker
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
The United States ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Gerontological Nursing ◽  
The Usa

Background: The unprecedented global growth in older adults merits high-quality gerontological nursing care. As gerontological nursing grows in visibility in developed and developing countries, nurses must possess a broader worldview of ageing with knowledge of physiological, psychosocial, and cultural issues.Purpose: The purpose of this article is to: (1) highlight lessons learned on differences and similarities in ageing and care of older adults in the United States of America (USA) and South Africa (SA); and (2) provide recommendations on how to advance gerontological nursingeducation in SA.Methods: A two-week international service-learning project was undertaken by visiting SA and learning about their nursing system and care of older adults. Service-learning is an innovative teaching-learning-service method that provided reflective and hands-on experience of gerontological nursing. This article provides a personal reflection of lessons learned about ageing and gerontological nursing during the service-learning project.Findings: Care of older adults in SA is in many ways different from and similar to that in the USA. Consequently global nurses should recognise those differences and provide culturally appropriate care. This service-learning experience also demonstrated the need for gerontological nursing education in SA. Based on this, recommendations on how to infuse and advance gerontological nursing education in SA are provided.Conclusion: Caring for older adults in a global context requires knowledge and understanding of cultures and their values and practices. With a growing population of diverse older adults, there is a need for incorporation

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