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Age diversity management in healthcare: leveraging generational differences with an inclusive approach
Pietrantonio, Filomena Brunelli, Giulia Vassallo, Gabriele Angelo Moriconi, Luca Signorini, Alessandro
Moriconi, Andrea
Pietrantonio, Filomena
Brunelli, Giulia
Vassallo, Gabriele Angelo
Moriconi, Luca
Moriconi, Andrea
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This paper examines the growing generational diversity within the healthcare workforce and highlights the importance of leveraging these differences through an inclusive approach. As Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials coexist in the healthcare workforce, organizations face new challenges and opportunities. Each generation brings its own distinct values, expectations, and work attitudes that significantly impact team dynamics, stress management, job retention, and leadership preferences.
Through a comprehensive literature review, the study suggests effective strategies to address generational differences to promote collaboration and team cohesion. Particular attention is paid to the role of coordinators in identifying and applying tailored interventions, such as mentoring, reverse mentoring, shared leadership models, and tailored communication styles, that cater to the specific needs of each generation.
The paper emphasizes the relevance of recognizing age-related diversity as an asset to create resilient, adaptable, and high-performing teams. By adopting age diversity management practices, healthcare organizations can better appreciate individual contributions and encourage an environment of mutual respect and learning. Ultimately, the study states that inclusive and flexible leadership can improve staff satisfaction and the quality of patient care in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
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2025
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Age diversity management, Health care personnel, Generational differences, Teamwork, Quality of care
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Pietrantonio, Filomena, Giulia Brunelli, Gabriele Angelo Vassallo, Luca Moriconi, Alessandro Signorini, and Andrea Moriconi. “Age Diversity Management in Healthcare: Leveraging Generational Differences with an Inclusive Approach.” Italian Journal of Medicine, ahead of print. 2025.
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