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Elaine Hoysted1

  • 1Students on the Msc geronotological pratice programme at the Unversity of Portsmouth.

Nursing Older People
|October 11, 2016
PubMed
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This article details a five-stage model for obtaining informed consent from older adults in care homes, emphasizing its continuous nature in long-term care. It addresses legal requirements and practical challenges for service user involvement.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Law and Ethics
  • Long-Term Care Administration

Background:

  • Healthcare professionals require a clear understanding of consent processes for older adults residing in care homes.
  • Existing practices may oversimplify consent as a single event, neglecting its dynamic nature within ongoing care.
  • The complexities of consent in long-term care settings necessitate a structured approach considering both service users and representatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a practical, staged model for achieving informed consent among older individuals in care homes.
  • To examine current policy and legislative frameworks relevant to consent in long-term care.
  • To explore and address the inherent challenges in obtaining and maintaining consent within this specific healthcare context.

Main Methods:

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  • Analysis of the author's practical experience in care home support and inspection.
  • Review of pertinent policy documents and legislative requirements concerning consent.
  • Development and explanation of a five-stage model for consent in care home settings.

Main Results:

  • A five-stage model for consent is proposed, viewing it as a continuous process rather than a singular event.
  • Key policy documents and legislative mandates related to consent are identified and discussed.
  • Challenges in implementing effective consent procedures in long-term care are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Consent in care homes should be understood as an ongoing dialogue and part of a continuum of service user involvement.
  • A staged approach facilitates better understanding and adherence to consent principles for older adults.
  • Adherence to legislative requirements and consideration of service user or representative consent are crucial for ethical practice.