The Effect of Elderly Care Training Given to Nursing Students on Ageism

Overview

geism is a multidimensional term that includes different attitudes, prejudices, behaviors and actions shown to a person simply because of his or her age. Today, in most societies in the world, elderly individuals are discriminated against. This discrimination stems from the negative attitudes of family members and society in general towards older individuals and aging. In most societies, old age and the changes that occur with aging are generally viewed negatively. Old age is seen as a process of decline in productivity, competence, individuality and independence in all areas of life. The elderly and old age can be viewed with stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. Age discrimination includes beliefs and attitudes that can turn into discriminatory actions. Words synonymous with being old/aging generally carry negative content. These are generally negative situations such as dementia, weakness, disease, aging, deterioration, wear and tear, and inability to function. This research was designed as a randomized controlled study to determine the effect of elderly care training given to nursing students of a foundation university on their attitudes towards ageism. The population of the research consists of 150 first and second year nursing students of a foundation university in Istanbul between the 2023-2024 academic years. Power analysis was performed using the G\*Power (v3.1.9) program to determine the sample size. It was calculated that there should be at least 26 participants in each group. The sample was planned with 120 students (60 experimental and 60 control groups) who met the study criteria and agreed to participate in the study. Number, percentage, mean and standard deviation will be used as descriptive statistical methods in the evaluation of the data. A normal distribution test will be applied to determine whether the research variables have a normal distribution. In case the research variables do not show normal distribution (p\<0.05). In the analysis of variables for which the normality assumption is not met, non-parametric analysis methods Mann Whitney U (for comparisons of two groups) and Kruskal Wallis (for comparisons of three or more groups) will be used. Spearman correlation analysis will be performed to determine the relationship between the continuous variables of the research.

The elderly population is increasing in our country. Türkiye Statistics According to the institution's data, the population aged 65 and over in our country in 2015 was 8.2% in 2023; this rate will increase to 10.2% in 2023 and 20% in 2050. It is predicted to increase to 20.8% and 27.7% in 2075. With the rapid increase in the elderly population, long life loneliness, poverty, disability, chronic diseases, care and support requirements, deterioration of health, and increase in addiction caused problems in maintenance. Psychophysiological problems and economic problems in elderly individuals The existence of difficulties has brought the issue of old-age services to the agenda. One of the difficulties experienced by the elderly is discrimination. Ageism is discrimination against a person simply because of their age. in the different attitudes, prejudices, behaviors, and actions shown. It is a multidimensional term that includes. Today In most societies around the world, elderly individuals are discriminated against is undergoing. This discrimination affects family members and society in general. As a result, their adverse effects on older individuals and aging stem from attitudes. In most societies, old age and Changes that occur with aging are generally negative is met. Aging is a decline in productivity, competence, individuality, and independence in all areas of life. İs observed. Stereotypes about old and old-age thoughts can be viewed with prejudice and discrimination. Old discrimination, beliefs, and attitudes can turn into discriminatory actions. It covers. Words synonymous with being old/aging generally contain harmful content. These are usually dementia, weakening, diseased, worn out, deteriorating, worn out, These are negative situations, such as the inability to function. In all societies, attitudes towards old age are generally positive and negative. Although they are mixed, the tendency for negative attitudes is greater. Society's and professionals' perceptions, perspectives, and perceptions of old age prejudices affect the quality of services provided to the elderly. Perception of old age; health Service in determining priorities in providing preventive health services in effectively implementing healthcare services for the elderly. Transportation, healthcare professionals in the field of elderly health In their specialization, policies towards old age can be effectively implemented directly or indirectly, impacting the problems experienced in its implementation. Negative attitudes towards elderly individuals in family life and society There are some things that nurses should do to eliminate these attitudes: There are applications. One of these applications is to help family members, and society understand that old age is a natural process that occurs during this period. Providing training on possible changes. This is what was done. Changes in individuals' aging process result from training. Better understanding and more positive attitudes towards elderly individuals. It is thought that it may have. Health personnel are different types of people, such as geriatrics staff working in the field and university students. Age discrimination was studied in sample groups. In the works Researching individuals living in society Recommended. Having positive and negative attitudes towards the elderly in terms of the elderly's self-perception in society and quality of life is essential.