Abstract
Dignity is a core concept in nursing care . In earlier theories on dignity, close links have been
drawn between dignity and autonomy, and autonomy has been closely related to independence .
These traditional understandings of dignity and autonomy may be challenged when an
individual moves into a nursing home . Our findings show that negative views about dependence, institutional frames and structures in the nursing home, and the attitudes and actions of healthcare personnel may diminish independence and lead to a lack of autonomy .
Each of these areas can be experienced as a serious threat to the residents’ dignity . Findings are interpreted and discussed in the light of a theory of relational autonomy, which represents an alternative to the traditional individualistic understanding of dignity and autonomy
drawn between dignity and autonomy, and autonomy has been closely related to independence .
These traditional understandings of dignity and autonomy may be challenged when an
individual moves into a nursing home . Our findings show that negative views about dependence, institutional frames and structures in the nursing home, and the attitudes and actions of healthcare personnel may diminish independence and lead to a lack of autonomy .
Each of these areas can be experienced as a serious threat to the residents’ dignity . Findings are interpreted and discussed in the light of a theory of relational autonomy, which represents an alternative to the traditional individualistic understanding of dignity and autonomy
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Artikelnummer | 19 |
| Tidsskrift | International Journal for Human Caring |
| Vol/bind | 19 |
| Udgave nummer | 3 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 42-46 |
| Antal sider | 5 |
| ISSN | 1091-5710 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2015 |
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