title: Toward a nursing gerontology.
abstract: An overview of studies that pertain to the care of the elderly and a review of psychosocial gerontologic nursing research during the past 25 years (1951-1976) is presented. Methodologic problems and conceptual issues of these investigations are discussed; gaps in research are identified: suggestions for further nursing gerontologic studies are proposed: and implications for graduate education, clinical training, and preparation for research are presented.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D012106:Research; D012107:Research Design