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Issues for nurses regarding elder autonomy

D T Castellucci1

  • 1Department of Nursing, Alvernia College, Reading; and Berks Continence Specialists, Wyomissing, PA, USA.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 13, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Nurses must respect elder autonomy and support decision-making. Understanding challenges and promoting informed choices are key to quality elder care.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Practice
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • Maintaining quality patient care is paramount in nursing.
  • Elder autonomy is a significant consideration in daily nursing practice.
  • Nurses must be sensitive to older adults' desire for self-determination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review issues challenging nurses regarding elder autonomy.
  • To examine limitations and research on autonomous action in the elderly.
  • To discuss the ethical principle of beneficence and competency in relation to autonomy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of issues related to elder autonomy.
  • Discussion of research examples on elderly autonomous action.
  • Consideration of ethical principles and competency.

Main Results:

  • Elder autonomy presents challenges for nurses in practice.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in supporting older adults' decision-making.
  • Providing information empowers elderly individuals to make informed choices.

Conclusions:

  • Respecting elder autonomy is essential for quality nursing care.
  • Nurses must navigate challenges to support patient self-determination.
  • Informed decision-making by older adults is a key nursing goal.
Keywords:
Professional Patient Relationship

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