The role of CNSs in promoting elderly patients' autonomy in long-term institutions: problems and implications for nursing practice and research.

Maritta Anneli Vaelimaeki; H. Leino-Kilpi; P. A. Scott; M. Arndt; T. Dassen; C. Lemonidou; M. Gasull; E. Cabrera

The role of CNSs in promoting elderly patients' autonomy in long-term institutions: problems and implications for nursing practice and research.

Maritta Anneli Vaelimaeki, H. Leino-Kilpi, P. A. Scott, M. Arndt, T. Dassen, C. Lemonidou, M. Gasull, E. Cabrera

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Abstract

Autonomy has become an important focus within healthcare. Elderly patients, however, are often denied the right to independent decision making on grounds of incompetence and incapacity. In long-term institutions there are several ways in which the clinical nurse specialist can promote the autonomy of elderly patients. This article provides an overview of the concept of autonomy and discusses some of the problems in its realization in long-term nursing institutions. It also outlines strategies for supporting autonomy in elderly patients and concludes with a discussion of the implications of autonomy to nursing practice and research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	7-12; quiz 13
Journal	Clinical nurse specialist CNS
Volume	15
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2001
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Advanced and Specialised Nursing
Assessment and Diagnosis
Leadership and Management
LPN and LVN

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Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review

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