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E Kick

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PubMed1990

Gerontological curriculum in schools of nursing.

This article investigates the availability of gerontological nursing programs that exist nationally and are found listed in the NLN Master's Education in Nursing: Route to Opportunities in Contemporary Nursing (1987). A sample of 12 programs offering gerontological nursing was selected from 64 schools listed. Six of the twelve (50%) schools of nursing responded to a survey for review and comparison of their programs for similarities and differences. The surveyed programs were compared with recommendations found in a review of the literature in four main categories: knowledge/course content, faculty, environment/clinical experience, and learner/student. The review of the responding programs followed the 11 recommended standards in the ANA Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice (1987). Findings from the survey indicated similarities among the six responding schools, and indicated congruence with results of two previous national studies (AGHE, 1988 and ANA, 1986a). Specific findings in the study are discussed along with implications for gerontological nursing education. Recommendations are made for better defined curricula in gerontological nursing at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, more faculty qualified in gerontology, and further investigation of the learners or students entering gerontological nursing to facilitate curriculum development and appropriate instructional strategies.

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PubMed1989

Patient teaching for elders.

There are many myths regarding elders' abilities to learn, which may affect the nurse's approach to the older person during patient teaching. Physiological changes of aging have an effect on learning and must be considered by the nurse when a teaching plan is developed. The older person has the capability to learn and probably will do so when the time is right, when the plan is right, and when motivated to learn. Learning is facilitated by a one-to-one encounter, but also may occur in a group or community setting.

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PubMed1978

Health habits in relation to aging.

A review of the literature and a study of 52 patients of the 80+ age group confirmed the premise that good health habits have a positive effect on the quantity and quality of life. Not all persons can live beyond 80, but those who do can lead a better life if they live properly. A profile of these 52 subjects aged 80 or older revealed that they were of average size or thin, and of a happy temperament; they ate well and regularly, slept adequately, avoided excessive amounts of alcohol, did not smoke, used drugs sparingly, and led an active life, physically and mentally. Also, it was apparent that the rugged elderly can withstand the impact of a major illness or a surgical operation with associated anesthesia. The following factors are important for longevity: 1) pick the right grandparents, 2) keep active physically and mentally, 3) eat properly, 4) stay thin, 5) drink alcohol moderately if at all, and 6) do not smoke.

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