Abstract
Aim To examine healthcare assistants' (HCAs) attitudes towards older people in long-term care settings and their knowledge of ageing. Method A survey was conducted with a convenience sample of HCAs in three long-term care settings in the Republic of Ireland. Results Overall, positive attitudes towards older people were found and there was a relationship between greater knowledge about ageing and more positive attitudes. Conclusion Health services face challenges as a result of changing population demographics and nursing shortages. Continuing education in practice is important and nurses should lead innovations in education for HCAs.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 24-30 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Volume | 27 |
| No. | 1 |
| Specialist publication | Nursing Older People |
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| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Attitude
- Healthcare assistants
- Ireland
- Knowledge
- Long-term care
- Nursing leadership