ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1987.tb00964.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1987.tb00965.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The concept of “ageism” or automatic prejudice towards elderly people solely on the basis of their age, is not new. Recently, however, comment has been developed, especially in relation as to how ageism may be decreasing the quality of life and appropriate care of our senior citizens. Professor Robert Butler, to whom authorship of the term is ascribed identified five myths on which he believed ageism is built. This paper greatly expands the number of these myths and discusses some ways in which they may be addressed to reduce the level of ageism in soci

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1987.tb00966.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

AbstractThis article explores aspects of ageing and politics including pensioners' perceptions of the ‘Grey Power’ concept. First, the reasons behind the voting behaviour of some pensioners are examined, in order to illuminate the political ‘world view’ of older Australians. Then, the issue of changes in voting is investigated, with the finding that these pensioners were quite stable in their voting choices. While the majority of pensioners were unaware of ‘Grey Power’, they provided a diverse range of reactions to this political idea. Finally, strategies are suggested towards the development of Grey Power and the empowerment of

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1987.tb00967.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

AbstractUrinary incontinence is a common, distressing and costly condition afflicting up to 25% of hospitalized patients and 60% of nursing home patients most of whom are elderly. It is important for nurses and doctors to have a good knowledge base and positive attitudes in order for them to deal optimally with this condition.A survey of 106 nurses and doctors was conducted in a large general acute teaching hospital. The survey assessed both attitudes and knowledge to various aspects of the causes, investigation and management of incontinence.It was found that (1) most staff had little teaching on this subject, (2) most staff had a poor knowledge base as to causes, investigation and management, (3) about 40% of nurses felt urinary incontinence was an attention seeking act, (4) State enrolled nurses who had the greatest contact with such patients had the poorest knowledge base.The results of this survey support the need for more undergraduate and inservice training, and particularly for the appointment of hospital based Clinical Nurse Specialists, with expertise in continence management.

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1987.tb00968.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1987.tb00969.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1987.tb00970.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1987.tb00971.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

AbstractThe presence of family and friends in nursing homes ensures that residents continue to have meaningful and personal relationships with others. With the aim of filling a gap in the Australian gerontological literature on the institutionalised aged, this study reports on the contacts that the elderly in nursing homes have with family and friends. A questionnaire was administered to assess whether residents at eight nursing homes had contact with people living in the community during the week prior to the interview, and examine whether there are differences between residents in who contacts them. The results reveal that like their American and English counterparts, the Australian aged living in nursing homes are not generally forgotten by their family or friends; the childless residents are not without visitors; and who comes to visit varies with the marital status of the resident.

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1987.tb00972.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1987.tb00973.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1987

数据来源: WILEY