Experiences and impact of clinical practices on the development of emotional and ethical competencies in nursing students caring for older adults

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Published: Jun 6, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31876/er.v9i54.891
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: Gerontological care, clinical practice, nursing students, humanized care, formative experiences Cuidado gerontológico, práctica clínica, estudiantes de Enfermería, atención humanizada, experiencias formativas

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Silvana Ximena López Paredes
Universidad Estatal de Bolívar
María Elisa Guanipatin Aguilar
Universidad Estatal de Bolívar, Guaranda, Ecuador
Nancy Elizabeth Milán Guacho
Universidad Estatal de Bolívar, Guaranda, Ecuador

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The care of elderly individuals in specialized institutions presents significant educational and emotional challenges for nursing students. This study analyzed the experiences of students from the Universidad Estatal de Bolívar during their clinical practice at the Amawta Wasi Samay Gerontological Center, with the aim of identifying their perceptions, emotions, challenges, and acquired learning. A qualitative approach with a phenomenological design was applied, using semi-structured interviews conducted with 15 intentionally selected students. The collected data was processed using ATLAS.ti version 9 software, applying coding techniques and thematic analysis. The findings identified three main categories: expectations and first impressions, emotional experiences and humanized care, and significant learning. Participants highlighted the importance of developing empathy, maintaining clear communication, adapting to diverse cultural contexts, and providing respectful treatment to the elderly. Despite challenges such as language barriers and managing patients' emotional states, the experience was considered highly enriching on both personal and professional levels. It is concluded that clinical practices in gerontological settings strengthen the technical, ethical, and emotional competencies of future nursing professionals. It is recommended to improve academic planning and incorporate complementary activities that promote comprehensive

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López Paredes, S. X. ., Guanipatin Aguilar, M. E. ., & Milán Guacho, N. E. . (2025). Experiences and impact of clinical practices on the development of emotional and ethical competencies in nursing students caring for older adults. Espirales Revista Multidisciplinaria De investigación, 9(54), 56–68. https://doi.org/10.31876/er.v9i54.891
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