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Staff perceptions of ageist practice in the clinical setting
— practice development project | | Author(s) | Jenny Billings |
| Journal title | Quality in Ageing, vol 7, no 2, June 2006 |
| Pages | pp 33-45 |
| Source | http://www.pavpub.com |
| Keywords | Ageism ; Health services ; Attitude ; Medical workers ; Attitudes to the old of general public ; Projects. |
| Annotation | Anthea Tinker's (1996) reference to "ageist practice", as the carrying out of unfair or insensitive treatment because of age, is used. This study was undertaken in response to the audit requirements for the National Service Framework for Older People (NSF) Standard One, rooting out ageism. The aim was to identify and describe the nature of any anti-discriminatory practice in the clinical setting through the perceptions and experiences of staff working with older people. The study adopted a qualitative approach using focus group design. Six focus groups were conducted with 57 members of staff. An aim of the study method was to isolate consensus areas of ageist practice that would facilitate targeted intervention. To assist this, statements relating to common practice experiences were developed following the first two focus groups. This was used as a discussion tool for subsequent groups. Perceived ageist practices could be grouped under the following themes: access to services; communication and attitudes; treatment and care; the role of relatives; and resources. On the basis of the findings, greater choice and control for older people need to be features of the recommendations, through the development of a coordinated development programme involving all stakeholders. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-061107204 A |
| Classmark | B:TOB: L: DP: QT: TOB: 3E |
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| ...from the Ageinfo database published by Centre for Policy on Ageing. |
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