A qualitative exploration of gaps in undergraduate gerontological nursing courses and recommendations for change.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study intended to gain insight into curricula gaps and explore recommendations for change to improve undergraduate nursing students' knowledge, attitudes and skills in gerontological nursing in Ghana.

Methods

A qualitative exploratory design was selected for this study. This study was conducted in two phases. In phase 1, semi-structured interviews were conducted with Ghanaian gerontological nursing experts to identify existing gaps in Ghanaian gerontological nursing courses. In phase 2, gerontological nursing experts in Ghana and Australia were interviewed to put forward recommendations to address the current gaps in Ghanaian gerontological nursing courses identified in phase 1. Data were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a content anal

SUBMITTER: Atakro CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613945 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature