Ageist Attitudes Among Radiologic Science Professionals.

Autor:	Dempsey M; Melanie Dempsey, PhD, R.T.(R)(T), CMD, FAAMD, is associate professor and radiation therapy program director at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond., Cohen T; Timmerie Cohen, PhD, R.T.(R)(T), CMD, is associate professor and radiation therapy program clinical coordinator at Virginia Commonwealth University., Legg J; Jeffrey Legg, PhD, R.T.(R)(CT)(QM), FASRT, is professor and Department of Radiation Sciences Chair at Virginia Commonwealth University., Inker J; Jenny Inker, PhD, MBA, LALFA, is assistant professor, director for curriculum development, and codirector for assisted living administration in the Department of Gerontology at Virginia Commonwealth University., Gendron T; Tracey Gendron, PhD, is chair and professor for the Department of Gerontology at Virginia Commonwealth University and serves as executive director for the Virginia Center on Aging.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Radiologic technology [Radiol Technol] 2024 Sep; Vol. 96 (1), pp. 5-12.
Abstrakt:	Purpose: To measure radiologic science professionals' current attitudes toward older adults. Methods: The Geriatrics Attitude Scale (GAS) paper survey was distributed to radiology and radiation oncology personnel in a large, single teaching hospital system. The GAS provides a global measure of ageist attitudes using 14 questions and 4 subscales. Demographic information also was collected. Results: The total sample (N = 74) comprised radiology and radiation oncology practitioners from rural and nonrural facilities in the health system. Of the 14 questions, 3 yielded significant differences between medical imaging and radiation therapy practitioners. There were no significant effects for gender, race, years of experience, or facility type. Discussion: Although significant differences were found between medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals for some of the constructs, both groups had positive attitudes overall toward older adults as measured by the GAS and subscales. Interventions to disrupt ageism should be introduced to make positive shifts in attitudes. Conclusion: The United Nations has declared 2021 to 2030 the Decade of Healthy Ageing; people are challenged to change how they think, feel, and act toward aging and older adults. This pilot study provides a timely baseline for further research as older adults continue to challenge the U.S. health care system for the near future. (© 2024 American Society of Radiologic Technologists.)
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