Clinical simulation: an innovative strategy for improving health care for older adults

Preparing, developing and maintaining a workforce that meets the complex needs of the growing population of older adults continues to challenge educators and healthcare systems.1 Nurses prepared for clinical leadership in the care of older adults are essential as the number of Americans over the age of 65 is estimated to double over the next two decades. Geriatric nurses will require continued opportunities to expand their knowledge, skills and abilities in promoting healthy aging for those approximately 72 million older adults, who will by 2030 account for more than 20% of the US population and be disproportionately affected by chronic disease and healthcare-related harm.
Source: Geriatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research