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Autonomy for nursing home residents: The role of regulations
Author(s) -
CohenMansfield Jiska,
Werner Perla,
Weinfield Michael,
Braun Judith,
Kraft Gladys,
Gerber Barbara,
Willens Steve
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
behavioral sciences and the law
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.649
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1099-0798
pISSN - 0735-3936
DOI - 10.1002/bsl.2370130309
Subject(s) - autonomy , nursing homes , documentation , nursing , assisted living , medicine , political science , computer science , law , programming language
The importance of autonomy and choice to nursing home residents' well‐being has been well established. This paper examines the complex role of regulation as it affects the autonomy of nursing home residents. Nonstandardized interviews with residents, family members, nursing staff members, and administrators were conducted at three nursing homes in suburban Maryland. These anecdotal interviews identified the most problematic areas where regulations enforce barriers to autonomy and control. These areas include: scheduling of activities of daily living, food portions, physical environment, and documentation. Suggestions for possible improvements are discussed.