Uvod: Starizem izhaja iz predsodkov in stereotipov o lastnostih, ki jih na podlagi kronološke starosti pripisujemo starostnikom. Namen raziskave je bil ugotoviti, ali starostniki v kliničnem okolju ...doživljajo starizem in v kolikšni meri jih le-ta prizadene. Metode: Opisna kvantitativna raziskava je bila izvedena v zdravstveni ustanovi na priložnostnem vzorcu 132 starostnikov, starih od 65 do 90 let. Uporabljen je bil na podlagi pregleda literature zasnovan vprašalnik z 11 vprašanji zaprtega tipa. Prisotnost starizma in stopnja prizadetosti je bila merjena s tristopenjsko številsko lestvico. Za opis vzorca in sistematičen prikaz odgovorov na raziskovalna vprašanja je bila uporabljena deskriptivna univariatna in bivariatna (hi-kvadrat test za neodvisne vzorce) analiza. Rezultati: Skupno je bilo zaznanih 319 diskriminatornih dogodkov. Od 132 anketiranih je najmanj en diskriminatorni dogodek doživelo 91 (69,0 %) starostnikov. Med slednjimi se je 40 (44,0 %) starostnikov počutilo vsaj enkrat prizadeto in 23 (25,2 %) vsaj enkrat zelo prizadeto. Pri zaznavanju prizadetosti statistično pomembne razlike med skupinami glede na spol (χ2 = 13,554, p = 0,825), izobrazbo (χ2 = 20,807, p = 0,409) in starost (χ2 =19,328, p = 0,501) nismo ugotovili. Diskusija in zaključek: Raziskava potrdi prisotnost starizma v kliničnem okolju. Ker ima starizem negativen vpliv na odnos do starostnika in kakovost njegove oskrbe, je profesionalno komunikacijo s starostniki treba uvesti v izobraževanje vseh profilov zdravstvenih delavcev.
Introduction: Ageism is discrimination and prejudice against the elderly based on stereotypes related to their chronological age. The purpose of the study was to establish whether the elderly can ...feel ageism in a clinical setting and how it affects them. Methods: A descriptive quantitative study was conducted in a healthcare institution on a convenience sample of 132 elderly aged 65 to 90 years. A questionnaire based on the literature review with 11 closed-type questions was used. The presence of ageism and the degree of affectedness was measured with a three-digit number scale. A descriptive univariate and bivariate (hi-square test for independent samples) analysis was used for the description of the sample and a systematic representation of the answers to the research questions. Results: In total, 319 discriminatory events were detected. From 132 respondents, at least one discriminatory event was experienced by 91 (69.0 %) elderly people. Of these, 40 (44.0 %) elderly persons felt ageism at least once and 23 (25.2 %) were severely affected at least once. There was no statistically significant difference in affectedness between groups regarding gender (...2 = 13.554, p = 0.825), education (...2 = 20.807, p = 0.409) and age (...2 = 19.328, p = 0.501). Discussion and conclusion: The study has demonstrated a significant presence of ageism in a clinical setting. Since ageism has a negative impact on the relationship towards the elderly and the quality of care, it is necessary to implement basic methods of communication with the elderly in education programs of all healthcare professionals.
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