Background The aim of this review was to examine the extent and nature of published
literature on nurses' and nursing students' preparedness to care for older adults in lower and …

Background A current issue in workforce planning is ensuring healthcare professionals are
both competent and willing to work with older adults with complex needs. This includes …

Background Given the severe shortage of nurses in geriatric care in Israel and the planned
expansion of their role in the care of older people, the Israel Ministry of Health's Nursing …

Abstract Background In Sweden, as well as in most industrialised countries, an increasing
older population is expected to create a growing demand for health care staff. Previous …

Objective To investigate what prevents undergraduate nursing students from choosing
gerontological nursing as a career option. Design This study utilised an integrative literature …

Background The aging population is a globally recognized challenge for the health care
service. The growing number of older people will probably lead to increased demands for …

Background Despite the growing population of older adults worldwide, nurses may harbor
negative attitudes toward older patients that might risk patient safety. Most studies have …

Background An aging population has become a serious problem in China. Improving the
nursing students' care willingness is a critical way to solve this dilemma. Few studies reveal …

Nursing education programs have a responsibility to prepare future nurses to care for the
growing number of older adults who will be accessing health care services. Preparation …

Aims This integrative review aims to explore the willingness of nursing students to work in
geriatric care over the past 10 years and to explore the factors influencing nursing students …