Gerontological training of nursing technicians: a cultural approach

Authors

  • Edilomar Leonart Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Universidade de São Paulo
  • Maria Manuela Rino Mendes Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000400012

Keywords:

nursing, education, geriatrics, aging

Abstract

Brazilian nursing has been trying to discuss social-political questions that interfere in health and higher as well as technical education. One of the challenges posed nowadays is the population's aging, which occurs at an accelerated rate and demands redefinitions of roles and actions to attend to the elderly population. This case study aimed to understand the gerontological training of nursing technicians from a cultural approach, using a qualitative methodology. Results revealed deficiencies in the formation of competent nursing technicians who are trained in elderly care. Human beings' use of symbols and meanings of past experiences was seen as a reference point for the promotion of transforming initiatives that correspond to social reality.

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Published

2005-08-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 4 (2005)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Gerontological training of nursing technicians: a cultural approach. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(4), 538-546. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000400012