GHANAIAN NURSING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES IN CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS IN ACUTE CARE SETTINGS
2024
Ghanaian Nursing Students’ Experiences in Caring for Older Adults
Sample size: 17
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Author Information
Author(s): Abudu-Birresborn Diana, Puts Martine, McCleary Lynn, Chu Charlene, Yakong Vida, Cranley Lisa
Hypothesis
Ghanaian nursing students’ experiences caring for older adults are unknown.
Conclusion
Ghanaian nursing students find caring for older adults to be both challenging and rewarding, highlighting the need for better resources and support.
Supporting Evidence
- Students described caring for older adults as physically and emotionally demanding.
- Limited staff and resources constrained caring for older adults, leading to frustration.
- Students viewed older adults as a source of wisdom and blessings.
Takeaway
Nursing students in Ghana find it hard to care for older adults because it's tough work, but they also learn a lot from them.
Methodology
Descriptive qualitative approach with interviews conducted face-to-face and via telephone.
Limitations
Limited staff and resources affected the students' ability to provide care.
Participant Demographics
Second and third-year nursing students from Ghana.
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