Of the following options, which is the greatest barrier to providing q

Of the following options, which is the greatest barrier to providing quality health care to the old-er-adult client?

1. Poor client compliance resulting from generalized diminished capacity
2. Inadequate health insurance coverage for the group as a whole
3. Insufficient research to provide a basis for effective geriatric health care
4. Preconceived assumptions regarding the lifestyles and attitudes of this group

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Despite ongoing research in the field of gerontology, myths and stereotypes about older adults persist. These include false ideas about the physical and psychosocial characteristics and lifestyles of older adults. However, when health care providers hold negative stereotypes about aging, those stereotypes negatively affect the quality of the care. While there may be poor compliance related to diminished physical and cognitive capacity, it is not the primary barrier to effective care of this developmental group. While there are numbers of the older-adult population who are underinsured, it is not the primary barrier to effective care of this developmental group. A lack of research regarding the unique needs of this age-group is not the primary barrier to providing ef-fective care.