Training nursing students to reduce ageism towards the elderly

The Effect of Elderly Care Training Given to Nursing Students on Ageism

NA · University of Beykent · NCT06488885

This study tests whether training nursing students in elderly care can help them have a more positive attitude towards older people.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment120 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Beykent (other)
Locations1 site (Beylikduzu, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi)
Trial IDNCT06488885 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the impact of elderly care training provided to nursing students on their attitudes towards ageism. The intervention involves a structured training program designed to address stereotypes and prejudices associated with aging. Participants will be nursing students who have not previously received any training in elderly care, and they will complete a survey to assess changes in their attitudes before and after the training. The study is set in Istanbul, Turkey, where the elderly population is rapidly increasing, highlighting the need for improved care and understanding of age-related issues.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nursing students over the age of 18 who are willing to participate and have not previously received training in elderly care.

Not a fit: Patients who are under 18 years old or those who have already received elderly care training will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this training could lead to more compassionate and effective care for elderly individuals by reducing ageist attitudes among future healthcare providers.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar interventions, the approach of training healthcare providers to combat ageism has shown promise in other contexts.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Volunteering to participate in the research,
* Being over 18 years old,
* Being a nursing student,
* Not having received any training, course or course regarding elderly care

Exclusion Criteria:

* Being under 18 years old
* Each participant will be required to fill out the survey form once.

Where this trial is running

Beylikduzu, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Ageism, "Nursing", "Elderly Care", "Ageism"

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.