Overview
Older adults are in the developmental stage of Ego Integrity vs. Despair according to Eric Ericson. According to Erikson, the ego develops as it successfully resolves crises that are distinctly social in nature. These involve establishing a sense of trust in others, developing a sense of identity in society, and helping the next generation prepare for the future. Nurses who work with a primarily elderly population, are in a wonderful position to help foster ego integrity with the patients in which they interact.
In this Module, you will identify strategies to foster Ego Integrity in elderly patients.
Reference:
Mcleod, S. (2008). Eric Erikson.
Goals Alignment
- University Mission Based Outcomes – 2, 3
- Program Learning Goals – 1, 5, 7
- Course Learning Objectives – 1, 3, 5, 7
Professional Standards
- AACN Essential I: Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
- AACN Essential II: Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety
- AACN Essential VI: Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes
- AACN Essential VII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health
- AACN Essential VIII: Professionalism and Professional Values
- AACN Essential IX: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
Learning Materials
- Binkley, L. (2017). Bates’ guide to physical examination and history-taking (12th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. ISBN: 978-1469893419. Review Chapters 5 & 8.
Additional Resources
- van der Kaap-Deeder, J., Vermote, B. Waterschoot, J., Soenens, B., Morbée, S. & Vansteenkiste, M. (2021, February 28). The role of ego integrity and despair in older adults’ well-being during the COVID-19 crisis: The mediating role of need-based experiences. European Journal of Ageing, 1-13. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7914386/
- Geriatric Nursing. (2020). Psychological care of the elderly. https://geriatricnursing.org/psychological-care-of-the-elderly/
Discussion Question:
After reviewing the Psychosocial Care of the Elderly source found in the Learning Materials in Module 3, discuss surprising facts about the psychosocial care of the aging. Did you originally consider any of these as myths, when in reality they are based on evidence? How can nurses influence attitudes among caregivers and the public about aging?
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.
DQ1 UMBO – 2
DQ1 PLG – 5
DQ1 CLO – 3
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