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Nursing Model of Care Promotes Elderly Independence
Author(s) -
Kohler Patricia A.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6198.1990.tb00858.x
Subject(s) - independence (probability theory) , citation , nursing care , nursing , psychology , medicine , computer science , library science , mathematics , statistics
A crucial need exists for more widespread adoption of nursing models of care in meeting health-care requirements of elderly citizens. A specific model designed to enhance client autonomy is offered as a method of promoting independent functioning of older clients having multichronic disease processes and functional limitations.