Identify future directions for gerontological nursing research as suggested by Wykle and Tappen. (Select all that apply.)
a. Interdisciplinary practice models
b. Intergenerational caregiving
c. Health disparities
d. Influence of culture on aging
e. Long-term care initiatives
A, B, C, D
The following have been identified for future directions for gerontological nursing research ac-cording to Wykle and Tappen: interdisciplinary practice models, intergenerational caregiving, health disparities, and the influence of culture on aging. Long-term care initiatives have not been identified as a future direction for nursing research.
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