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Elleke Landeweer¹, Helena van Willigenburg-de Wolff²

¹Universitair Netwerk Ouderenzorg UMCG (UNO-UMCG), Afdeling Huisartsgeneeskunde en Ouderengeneeskunde, Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen, Nederland.

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Nursing home residents’ alcohol consumption raises moral questions. This study explored resident and staff views, offering a value scheme to help staff navigate ethical dilemmas concerning alcohol use in care settings.

Keywords:

Alcohol consumption Moral dilemmas Nursing home care

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Gerontology
Bioethics
Nursing Home Care

Context:

Alcohol consumption is prevalent among some nursing home residents.
This practice frequently generates ethical discussions and moral quandaries for staff and residents.
Existing literature lacks comprehensive insights into the lived experiences surrounding alcohol use in these settings.

Purpose:

To explore the perspectives of nursing home residents and staff on alcohol consumption.
To identify the moral challenges and ethical dilemmas encountered by care professionals.
To provide a practical tool for supporting ethical decision-making regarding resident alcohol use.

Summary:

An explorative qualitative study utilized interviews and focus groups with residents and staff.
Data revealed residents perceive alcohol use as a private matter, while staff opinions vary.
Key ethical values identified include Respect for Autonomy, Quality of Life, Authenticity, and Safety.

Impact:

Provides a framework (value scheme) to assist nursing home staff in analyzing and addressing moral questions related to alcohol consumption.
Enhances understanding of resident autonomy and staff responsibilities in managing alcohol-related ethical issues.
Aims to improve the quality of care and ethical practice in nursing homes concerning resident alcohol intake.