Geriatric

Geriatric Nursing Interview Assignment: Understanding the Whole PersonAssignment 3 Geriatric Interview: Understanding the PersonPurpose To practice therapeutic communication and explore psychosocial aspects of aging, including self-concept, relationships, and values, through a focused interview with an older adult.Learning Objectives By completing this assignment, you will: Use therapeutic communication with an older adult. Identify key aspects of self-concept, roles/relationships, and values/beliefs. Reflect on how nurses support psychosocial well-being in aging.Instructions 1. Select a participanto Adult 65 years or older (not a close family member)o Obtain verbal consento Use initials only to maintain confidentiality2. Conduct a focused interview (3045 minutes)o Use the Worksheet below to guide the interview and document findings.o Interview may be in person or virtual.3. Submito Completed Worksheeto Brief Reflection (121 page)Reflection Prompts (Answer all)1. One insight you gained about aging from this interview.2. One role, relationship, or value that strongly influenced this persons well-being.3. One way a nurse could support this older adults psychosocial health.Geriatric Interview Worksheet Understanding the Whole PersonStudent Name: ____________________________Participant Initials: __________Age: __________Interview Date: __________1. Self-Perception & Self-Concept(Check all that apply and add brief notes as needed) Describes self positively Yes Mixed Negative Expresses pride in life accomplishments Yes NoKey strengths or accomplishments mentioned:Challenges related to aging:Maintains independence/self-worth by:2. Roles & RelationshipsImportant life roles (check all that apply): Parent Partner Worker Caregiver Friend Community member Other: _______Current meaningful relationships:Social involvement: Active Occasional Limited IsolatedHow roles have changed with aging:3. Values, Beliefs & SpiritualityCore values guiding life choices:Spiritual/religious beliefs influence outlook on aging/health: Yes No Declines to discussWhat gives life meaning/purpose now:Coping strategies for loss or change:4. Nursing Implications (Brief)Psychosocial strengths identified:Areas where nursing support may be helpful: Emotional support Social engagement Coping with loss/change Respect for values/beliefsOne nursing action to support healthy aging:5. Communication Techniques Used (Check all that apply) Open-ended questions Active listening Empathy Respectful/nonjudgmental approach