METHODS: A scoping review of the published literature was conducted using the electronic databases Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Science Direct and Google Scholar. A total of 20 papers were included in this review, most of which were qualitative (n=14). Three quantitative studies were identified (including one study which combined a physical exam with survey methods) as well as three mixed method studies.
RESULTS: The challenges faced by older nurses in their practice are synthesised across three primary domains: Nursing and the ageing body; Recognition and support of the older nurse and Demands associated with middle-age.
CONCLUSIONS: As older nurses form a substantial proportion of the healthcare workforce in many countries, the development and implementation of strategies to address these challenges is of utmost importance.
方法:使用电子数据库Medline对已发表的文献进行范围审查,CINAHL,PsycINFO,科学直接和谷歌学者。这篇综述共包括20篇论文,大多数是定性的(n=14)。确定了三项定量研究(包括一项将身体检查与调查方法相结合的研究)以及三项混合方法研究。
结果:老年护士在实践中面临的挑战综合在三个主要领域:护理和衰老的身体;对老年护士的认可和支持以及与中年相关的需求。
结论:由于老年护士在许多国家的医疗队伍中占有相当大的比例,制定和实施应对这些挑战的战略至关重要。