20.500.12556/RUL-184376 A roadmap for preventing ageism in healthcare perspectives from Slovenian healthcare professionals This qualitative study explores Slovenian healthcare professionals’ perceptions of ageism in their work environments and their role in fostering relationships to prevent ageism with older adults. A phenomenological approach was used, grounded in hermeneutic phenomenology, and reflexive thematic analysis was used to identify key themes. Data were collected via eight focus groups from September 2024 to June 2025, involving 38 participants from various healthcare sectors. The study revealed that healthcare professionals acknowledge the prevalence of ageism and recognize their role in fostering respectful relationships with older adults. Key strategies for preventing ageism included empathy, interprofessional collaboration, and ongoing professional development. Organizational factors such as leadership and institutional culture were identified as critical in addressing ageism. Combating ageism in healthcare requires a multilayered approach, including education, organizational change, and systemic reforms. These findings highlight the need for integrated educational, organizational, and systemic interventions to support ageinclusive care in healthcare settings. lifelong learning communication intergenerational cooperation teamwork combating discrimination true false true Angleški jezik Ni določen Članek v reviji 2026-07-06 10:39:41 2026-07-06 10:39:42 2026-07-22 08:53:30 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2026 0 0 17 str. art. 35 Vol. 41 2026 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 614 1573-0719 10.1007/s10823-026-09586-9 282028547 RAZ_Mihevc_Spela_2026.pdf RAZ_Mihevc_Spela_2026.pdf 1 83753B630251B7E730558A74A2DA6BD7 602820ed2bc1fe084765583f88ecb6f3f2d907e5bf1942b59278a0fe33cfdd94 4ef0b0e8-7916-11f1-9b0d-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=237063 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10823-026-09586-9 1 20119a8a-7916-11f1-9b0d-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=237062 Medicinska fakulteta 0 0 0