Autonomy for older people in residential care: a selective literature review

International Journal of Older People Nursing
Claire WelfordTheresia Frauenlob

Abstract

Autonomy is an important concept because it brings dignity to peoples' lives, regardless of physical circumstances. The United Nations (UN) Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing emphasises the need to include older adults in autonomous decision-making processes. However, many older people living in residential care find that their autonomy is curtailed. This is largely because autonomy for older people is poorly understood, and hence, nurses working with older people need to become clear about what autonomy is and how it can be facilitated. In this, the first of three papers, the literature is reviewed specifically to establish the meaning of autonomy for older people in residential care as opposed to autonomy in a wider context. This important distinction may help nurses working with older people to begin to facilitate autonomy more effectively.

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Citations

Dec 10, 2013·Health & Social Care in the Community·C L McWilliamUNKNOWN Champlain Community Care Access Centre Collaborative Group (K. Peterson, Barbara Newport, Glenda Owens, Jamie Stevens et al.
Aug 9, 2013·Journal of Nursing Management·Anneli Orrung WallinAnna-Karin Edberg
Oct 5, 2016·Journal of Health Organization and Management·Paul GrimshawElaine McNichol
Oct 26, 2018·International Journal of Older People Nursing·Michael LeporeKirsten Corazzini
Apr 27, 2016·Nursing Ethics·Miriam Ethel BentwichAmitai Oberman
Nov 26, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Dympna CaseySally Whelan
Oct 4, 2021·International Journal of Older People Nursing·Tanja MoilanenMari Kangasniemi

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