The Growing Landscape of Elder Care in Qatar and the Necessity of a Skilled Nursing Work Force

Lois Thornton; Hasnani-Samnani , Zohra; Masaba , Arlene Acallar; Johnson , Jessie

doi:10.5742/MEJN.2019.93603

Article Details

The Growing Landscape of Elder Care in Qatar and the Necessity of a Skilled Nursing Work Force

Authors:

Lois Thornton | Hasnani-Samnani , Zohra | Masaba , Arlene Acallar | Johnson , Jessie

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2019 Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.31-35

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

139872

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEJN.2019.93603

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Abstract:

 The oil rich Arab Gulf country of Qatar is experiencing rapid growth and development both in infrastructure and over-all health of its residents. Though it has one of the youngest populations in the region, life expectancy in Qatar is increasing and the local population is aging. An increase in the population over the age of 65, particularly for those having pre-existing chronic health conditions, poses challenges in providing high quality healthcare. One of these challenges is in securing a nursing workforce knowledgeable about the special health needs of the aged, and skilled in providing their care within the cultural context of an Arab Muslim country. One strategy to address this challenge is to make a conscious shift in nursing education that highlights the need to equip student nurses with adequate knowledge and developed skills to care for the aging population of Qatar. Nurses who teach in this context must be prepared to deliver a curriculum that is evidence based and culturally sensitive to the norms and practices that are prevalent in the country. This article discusses the current population trends in Qatar, culture speciﬁc challenges to providing high quality aged care, and the subsequent necessity of educating a nursing workforce that is knowledgeable and skilled in geriatric care.

Article Details

The Growing Landscape of Elder Care in Qatar and the Necessity of a Skilled Nursing Work Force

Authors:

Lois Thornton | Hasnani-Samnani , Zohra | Masaba , Arlene Acallar | Johnson , Jessie

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2019 Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.31-35

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

139872

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEJN.2019.93603

Descriptors:

AGED

CARE OF THE AGED

GERIATRICS

NURSING

QATAR

Elderly

Geriatric

Nursing

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Lois Thornton | Hasnani-Samnani , Zohra | Masaba , Arlene Acallar | Johnson , Jessie

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Middle East Journal of Nursing 2019 Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.31-35

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2019

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 139872

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

eISSN: 18348750

pISSN: 18348742

DOI: 10.5742/MEJN.2019.93603

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Lois Thornton | Hasnani-Samnani , Zohra | Masaba , Arlene Acallar | Johnson , Jessie

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2019 Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.31-35

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

139872

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEJN.2019.93603