Abstract
Despite its serious health consequences, apathy in older adults is often underrecognized by gerontological nurses and other health care professionals. Within this article, we discuss what apathy is and present a review of the literature and research. Two frameworks emerging from the literature search-one regarding rehabilitation and the other illness-are introduced as ways in which apathy may be conceptualized and addressed. Using these frameworks, implications for gerontological nurses are outlined.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 22-28 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Gerontological Nursing |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jan. 2012 |