Biomedical subjects

Charlotte Herrick

Publications and source records attributed to Charlotte Herrick.

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PubMed2004

An intergenerational group benefits both emotionally disturbed youth and older adults.

This qualitative descriptive study examined the perceived benefits of an intergenerational program for low-income older adults residing in subsidized housing and youth who were part of a support group for emotionally disturbed youth. The intergenerational group met bimonthly for 11 months at the independent living facility for the elderly. Activities consisted of group discussions, games, talent expressions, trips, picnics, and crafts. Frequently a teen was paired with an older adult to complete a craft project. Bonding between each pair occurred over time, as the older adults became role models for the youth. The perceived benefits of including emotionally disturbed youth and vulnerable but well older adults in an intergenerational program were determined by a structured interview and then through categorization of the participants' responses to a series of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral questions using Yalom's (1985)Therapeutic Factors. The results indicated that both of the age groups' attitudes toward each other and relationships with each other changed positively. Behavioral changes among the youth included improved social skills observed by the co-facilitators of the group.

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Integration of gerontology content in nongeriatric undergraduate nursing courses.

During the last several years, a school of nursing in the southeastern United States has made concerted efforts to integrate geriatric content into every undergraduate course except obstetrics. Even the pediatric nursing course has infused content about grandparents, both as care providers for children and as extended family members. Faculty expertise and passion for teaching geriatric best practices stimulated innovative and creative student experiences without overwhelming curricular revision. This article describes how gerontology content was incorporated into each curricular area and provides examples of classroom and clinical teaching strategies that were successful at this school.

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Managing the multigenerational nursing team.

Today's workforce is more diverse in age than ever before. This study examined the generational profiles of two groups (the Silent Generation, and Baby Boomers vs. Generation X and Generation Y) in terms of the following variables: characteristics, communication styles, and significance of tasks. The purpose was to assist nurse managers to maximize departmental effectiveness by capitalizing on the unique characteristics of the multigenerational nursing team. A descriptive design was used to examine nursing staff perceptions of their generational profiles, communication styles, and significance of tasks. The convenience sample included registered nurses, nurse technicians and nursing secretaries from two departments, a medical-surgical and a critical care department (N = 62). The study provided participants with the opportunity to give their interpretations of their generational types. Similarities and differences of generational profiles were found between the two groups. There were no significant differences in communication style and significance of tasks between the two groups (P > .05). However, there were differences in expectations regarding commitment to the manager versus the organization and the type and timing of rewards for performance. All four generational groups had vastly different employment demands and different needs for orientation, training, advancement, benefits, perks, and retirement options.

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