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Association between ageing knowledge and willingness to care for older adults among nursing students in China: the mediating role of attitude towards older adults
Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2023 Jun 25:1-14. doi: 10.1080/02701960.2023.2227874. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLittle is known about the mediating effect of attitude toward older adults on the relationship between aging knowledge and willingness to care for older adults. We applied the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the knowledge-attitude-behavior (KAB) model as theoretical frameworks to examine the mediation effect of attitude toward older adults. Data from 388 Chinese nursing students were analyzed. The Willingness to Care for Older People (WCOP) scale, Kogan's Attitude toward Older People scale (KAOP) and Facts on Agi...
Source: Gerontology and Geriatrics Education - June 25, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jing-Xia Fu Ling-Ling Huang Xuan-Hua Li Han Zhao Rong Li Source Type: research

Enhancing behavioral health competencies for senior center staff through workforce development and training
Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2023 Jun 5:1-16. doi: 10.1080/02701960.2023.2219976. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIncreases in the numbers of older adults with mental health and substance use concerns compel us to identify best practices in training to address these issues. Senior Centers are an ideal location for behavioral health education programs as they are the go-to place for many older adults. This paper describes an online certificate program in Behavioral Health and Aging offered by the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research at Boston University School of Social Work in collaboration with the National Coun...
Source: Gerontology and Geriatrics Education - June 5, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bronwyn Keefe Corinne A Beaugard Jennifer Tripken Source Type: research