Breaking Out of the Silo: A Systematic Review of University-Level Gerontological Curricula in Social Work and Nursing Programs

Beltran, Susanny J.; Miller, Vivian J.

doi:10.1080/10437797.2019.1656689

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“…Unfortunately, researchers report that nursing education programs are not adequately preparing nurses to work with older people (Baumbusch & Andrusyzsyn, 2002;Beltran & Miller, 2020;Benjenk et al, 2019;Cooper et al, 2017;Dahlke et al, 2020;Deschodt et al, 2010;Hirst et al, 2012;Hsieh & Chen, 2018;Ironside et al, 2010).…”

Section: Ag Eismin Nur Sing Educ Ationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Harnessing nursing to diminish ageism

Dahlke¹,

Hunter²

2021

Int J Older People Nursing

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BackgroundThe common practice of making fun of aging and older people demonstrates that ageism towards older people is socially acceptable. It is so accepted that even those of us who are aging or have moved into the ‘third act’ believe and fear the negative stereotypes that growing old is linked with physical and mental deterioration, dependence, and less social value. Ageism is evident in work places, family relationships, when older people purchase goods and services, in health and social institutions and extends throughout professions that work with older people.ObjectivesWe explore how nurses—the largest group of healthcare professions— may be inadvertently perpetuating negative perceptions about older people in nursing practice, nursing education, and through common misconceptions about what gerontological nursing means.MethodsThis is discussion paper using the literature.ResultsWe suggest that nursing education is well situated to diminish negative perspectives of ageing by incorporating theories of life‐course and harmonious aging into the holistic perspective of individuals that nursing is well known for.ConclusionsGreater understanding about the diversity of ageing and the context that have influenced older persons could encourage nurses to treat them holistically with dignity, which would ultimately improve older people’s experiences. Improving older persons’ experiences is like paying it forward, as we all are ageing and if we are to have a different experience when we are old, it is necessary to diminish stereotypes about ageing, and work towards inclusion of older people in social and healthcare institutions.Implications for practiceIt is important for nurses, particularly those in nursing education, to support the incorporation of a life course and harmonious view of aging in which the social, political, and environmental context of individuals are viewed as part of the difference of ageing.

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Section: Ag Eismin Nur Sing Educ Ationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Harnessing nursing to diminish ageism

Dahlke¹,

Hunter²

2021

Int J Older People Nursing

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“…across disciplines is essential to facilitate and enhance collaboration and ensuring that barriers remain down. This includes giving feedback and encouraging the sharing of ideas and opinions to enable staff members to work collaboratively and ensure coordination and consensus-based decision making across silos in addition to a shared accountability (Beltran & Miller, 2019).…”

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Encouraging Interdisciplinary Collaboration: A Study of Enablers and Inhibitors Across Silos in Higher Education

Roper

2021

IJPS

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Within UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) there is evidence of limited interdisciplinary communication and engagement (Macfarlane, 2006). The focus on discipline-based working practices has created a lack of awareness regarding research taking place elsewhere that may overlap with or bolster work being undertaken by the researcher (Bess & Dee, 2012). Teams that work across discipline-based boundaries acknowledge their differences and work to build trust through finding the strengths in researcher differences, and in so doing are more likely to succeed in collaboration (Johnston et al, 2011). This article builds upon the work of Siemens et al (2014) who developed a model for effective interdisciplinary collaboration. The research looked at the impact of, and engagement with, interdisciplinary collaboration on individual researchers and their differing needs. Through identifying the enablers and inhibitors of interdisciplinary activities in addition to the different needs and approaches of researchers at different stages of their careers, a framework for best practice has been developed.

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“…Additionally, the OAA is a specific piece of legislation that is targeted at Americans over the age of 65. As such, social workers' engagement in this legislative process may have been limited simply due to the lack of social workers specializing in aging studies or gerontological-focused social work (Beltran & Miller, 2019).…”

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Social Workers’ Impact on Policy Through Regulations: A Case Study of the U.S. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Beltran

Miller

Hamler

2021

Journal of Social Work

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Summary Involvement in the political process in the United States is critical for social work professionals, as social policies dictate funding and programming in social work practice. Yet, there is little to no focus given to the regulation writing process in the social work literature in the United States. This article contributes to the scant body of knowledge that addresses the regulatory process from a social work perspective. A brief overview of the regulation writing process is provided, followed by a case study using the regulations for the U.S. Older Americans Act Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program to illustrate the process. Findings A total of 85 comments, submitted to the Federal Register docket, were analyzed using content analysis. Findings reveal that comment submissions varied greatly in terms of length, source, and input. Notably, findings indicate low participation from the social work profession. Application The open comment period of the regulation writing process offers a free, but effortful, window of opportunity for social workers to engage in post-legislative advocacy. There is a need to support the involvement of the social work profession in the regulation writing process, through practice and training enhancements.

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Breaking Out of the Silo: A Systematic Review of University-Level Gerontological Curricula in Social Work and Nursing Programs

Cited by 21 publications

References 114 publications

Harnessing nursing to diminish ageism

Harnessing nursing to diminish ageism

Encouraging Interdisciplinary Collaboration: A Study of Enablers and Inhibitors Across Silos in Higher Education

Social Workers’ Impact on Policy Through Regulations: A Case Study of the U.S. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

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