Objective The aim of this study was to explore the modification of stereotypes and myths
regarding aging among third-year nursing students before and after undergoing an Aging …

Background The common practice of making fun of aging and older people demonstrates
that ageism towards older people is socially acceptable. It is so accepted that even those of …

Objective This review aimed to examine the changes of knowledge, attitude and working
intention in nursing students after an undergraduate geriatric nursing education. Design A …

Background The aging population has become a serious challenge for health care service
and will lead to an increasing demand for nurses to work with older people. However …

At times when populations are aging and nursing services for elders are needed,
gerontology as a nursing specialty is not a highly sought career choice. The purposes of this …

Background Nursing students' attitudes toward older people affect the quality of care
provided to the aging population. Although gerontological nursing has been delivered as a …

Objectives This literature review was undertaken to evaluate undergraduate nurses'
attitudes and perspectives toward older people and perceptions of working with older …

Background Addressing nursing students' lack of interest in providing care for the aged
population is a global challenge for nursing educators. Despite global interest in student …

Background Previous studies have focused on identifying the factors hindering nursing
students' interest in gerontology careers, whereas others have suggested interventions to …

BACKGROUND: With the steadily increasing size of its elderly population, Saudi Arabia is
currently trying to meet the demands for competent care for older people. However, the lack …