July 30, 2025

Readiness for Geriatric Care: Assessing Knowledge and Attitudes Among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Malaysia

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Cross-sectional survey finds moderate knowledge and positive attitudes in nursing students, suggesting further training is needed in geriatric care.

Nursing students showed moderate (67.3%) to high (20.0%) knowledge about geriatric care.
A significant number (78.0%) held positive attitudes towards caring for older adults.
Gender and living with grandparents significantly influenced students' knowledge and attitudes.
Integrating family-centered approaches in education could enhance empathy in nursing care for older adults.

Hussein et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey finds moderate knowledge and positive attitudes in nursing students, suggesting further training is needed in geriatric care.