STIGMA AND AGEISM IN THE GERIATRIC EDUCATION CONTEXT: USING PATIENT-CENTERED CARE APPROACHES
2024
Addressing Stigma and Ageism in Geriatric Education
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Author Information
Author(s): John Schumacher, Laura Finn
Primary Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Hypothesis
Re-imagining geriatrics education with a patient-centered care approach can reduce ageist attitudes and improve care for older adults.
Conclusion
Implementing patient-centered educational approaches can lead to better outcomes for patients of all ages by reducing stigma and ageism in healthcare.
Supporting Evidence
- Patient-centered care approaches can reduce ageist attitudes in healthcare.
- Intergenerational activities positively impact healthcare provider attitudes toward older patients.
- Prioritizing preventive medicine contributes to better health outcomes for older adults.
Takeaway
Teaching doctors and nurses to focus on the needs of older patients can help them treat them better and reduce negative attitudes.
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