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Perceived autonomy and self-care resources among senior center users
Miho Matsui1, Elizabeth Capezuti
1Nagasaki University School of Health Sciences, Nagasaki-shi, Japan.
Older adults perceive high personal autonomy. Service satisfaction and social support significantly predict this autonomy, highlighting key areas for nursing interventions to enhance independence and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Science
- Sociology of Aging
Background:
- Personal autonomy is crucial for older adults' quality of life.
- Nursing theory guides the understanding of autonomy in aging.
- Self-care resources influence perceived autonomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between perceived autonomy and self-care resources in older adults.
- To identify predictors of personal autonomy among community-dwelling seniors.
- To inform nursing strategies for enhancing autonomy in older populations.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive, correlational study design.
- Survey administered to 120 older adults across 6 senior centers.
- Multiple linear regression analysis to identify significant predictors.
Main Results:
- Participants reported positive perceived autonomy.
- Service satisfaction and social support were significant predictors of autonomy.
- Race (White > Non-white) also predicted perceived autonomy.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing service satisfaction and social support can bolster older adults' autonomy.
- Nursing interventions should focus on promoting informed decision-making and independence.
- Collaborative approaches with social networks are vital for supporting autonomy.
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