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Ensuring dignity for older adults in care settings is crucial. This study explores how to provide more person-centred, dignified services for seniors in inpatient environments, upholding their human rights.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human Rights in Healthcare
  • Patient-Centered Care

Background:

  • Dignity is a fundamental human right, essential for quality care.
  • Older adults in inpatient settings require assurance that their dignity is consistently respected.
  • Current service delivery models may not fully embody person-centred principles for maintaining dignity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate strategies for enhancing dignity in inpatient care for older adults.
  • To identify key elements of person-centred service delivery that uphold dignity.
  • To provide recommendations for improving the dignified care of older people in hospital settings.

Main Methods:

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