Purpose: Innovative activities such as the simulation-based training program can affect nurses’ attitudes toward older adults. This study was aimed to determine the effects of the simulation-based training programs on nurses’ attitudes towards older adults in institutional care settings.
Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design was used. A total of 92 nurses participated in simulation-based training program that comprised presentation about care for older adults, and scenario with aged simulation suit. Data were collected using a Participant Information Form and Kogan’s Attitudes Toward Old People Scale. The value, mean, percentage frequency distribution, and paired sample t-test were used.
Results: After the simulation-based training programs were completed, the mean total score (p=0.001) and positive attitudes of score of the nurses was changed statistically significantly (p=0.001). There was no statistically significant change negative attitudes (p=0.274).
Conclusions: The simulation-based training program is effective in developing more positive and less negative attitude toward the older adults by nurses in institutional care settings. The aging-simulation experience affected health professionals’ feelings and knowledge. To provide better care for the older adults, it is important that nurses adopt a positive attitude toward the older adults.
Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of Dokuz Eylul University University
2018.KG.SAG.41
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the nurses who participated in the study; Nesim TANĞLAY, İzmir Provincial Director of Family, Labor, and Social Services; Institution Directors Atike ÖZTÜRK and İbrahim ARSLAN who provided the necessary environment and full support in the realization of the trainings; Research Assistants Bilgehan ÖZKAYA SAĞLAM and Baran GÜL, nurse İzlem SÖZERİ ESER for their support during the training program process; and Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of Dokuz Eylul University University (2018.KG.SAG.41) that provided the necessary support to conduct this study.
2018.KG.SAG.41
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
Bölüm | Research Article |
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Proje Numarası | 2018.KG.SAG.41 |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 20 Eylül 2021 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 25 Temmuz 2021 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2021 Cilt: 5 Sayı: 3 |