Nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence regarding preventing and treating deconditioning in older adults.

@article{Gillis2008NursesKA,
  title={Nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence regarding preventing and treating deconditioning in older adults.},
  author={Angela J. Gillis and Brenda MacDonald and Allene MacIsaac},
  journal={Journal of continuing education in nursing},
  year={2008},
  volume={39 12},
  pages={
          547-54
        }
}
BACKGROUND This article examines nurses' knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and confidence regarding providing care to prevent and treat deconditioning in hospitalized older adults. METHODS Data were collected from 157 registered nurses enrolled in a post-registered nurse, bachelor of science in nursing program using a descriptive cross-sectional survey. RESULTS Nurses' responses reflected substantial gaps in their knowledge and theoretical understanding of deconditioning, and a strong belief… 
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