Gerontol Geriatr Educ . 2026 Jan Exploring undergraduate elder abuse education in nursing: A scoping review

This scoping review examines the systemic deficiency in elder abuse training within undergraduate nursing programs, noting that while mistreatment affects over 15% of seniors, students remain largely unprepared. By analyzing a decade of academic literature, the text highlights a significant knowledge gap caused by the inconsistent integration of this critical topic into standard healthcare curricula. The authors advocate for a transition toward active teaching strategies, specifically emphasizing that simulation-based learning is a highly effective tool for improving student readiness. Ultimately, the study serves as a call to action for educators to prioritize evidence-based instructional methods to ensure future nurses can adequately protect an aging population.