Nursing Students’ Willingness to Care for Older Adults in Taiwan

• DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12197
• Publication Date: 2016-01-29T22:41:38Z
• Authors: Mei‐Ju Chi; Meei‐Ling Shyu; Shou‐Yu Wang; Hsiu‐Ching Chuang; Yeu‐Hui Chuang
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Abstract Background : The possibilities that nurses will take care of persons 65 years age or older in hospitals and communities are increasing due to a growing aged population. Nursing students should be prepared face the challenges their future practice. Therefore, factors associated with nursing students’ willingness for adults need identified. Aim This study aimed explore Taiwanese work this. Methods A cross‐sectional research design was used. Stratified sampling applied recruit participants from seven schools northern, central, southern, eastern areas Taiwan. There were 612 who successful completed questionnaire including demographic data, Attitudes Toward Elderly Scale, Willingness Care Scale. Data collected between November 2012 January 2013. stepwise regression analysis conducted identify predictors adults. Findings mean score attitudes toward people 73.86 ( SD = 8.9), range 44–106. on 55.01 6.4), 36–75. length time per week r 0.12, p .003) grandparents having served as caregivers during childhood t –2.147, β .032) both positively best (β 0.38, < .001), paying attention issues related 0.24, experience being volunteer 0.10, .005), which explained 26.8% total variance. Conclusions undergraduate had neutral slightly favorable working positive about adults, been persons. Appropriate practical strategies developed order increase preference caring people. Clinical Relevance findings this can provide information faculty members clinical preceptors designing curricula activities arranging practicum future.