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Facilitators and barriers to autonomy: a systematic literature review for older adults with physical impairments, living in residential care facilities
- Authors:
- van LOON Jolande, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, early cite 30 October 2019,
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Autonomy is important in every stage of life. However, little is known about how autonomy is enhanced for older adults living in residential care facilities (RCFs). This leads to the research question: which facilitators and barriers to autonomy of older adults with physical impairments due to ageing and chronic health conditions living in RCFs are known? The results will be organised according to the framework of person-centred practice, because this is related to autonomy enhancement. To answer the research question, a systematic literature search and review was performed in the electronic databases CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, Social Services Abstracts and Sociological Abstracts. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were derived from the research question. Selected articles were analysed and assessed on quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Facilitators and barriers for autonomy were found and arranged in four themes: characteristics of residents, prerequisites of professional care-givers, care processes between resident and care-giver, and environment of care. The established facilitators and barriers are relational and dynamic. For a better understanding of the facilitators and barriers to autonomy for older adults with physical impairments living in RCFs, a description is based on the 35 included articles. Autonomy is a capacity to influence the environment and make decisions irrespective of having executional autonomy, to live the kind of life someone desires to live in the face of diminishing social, physical and/or cognitive resources and dependency, and it develops in relationships. The results provide an actual overview and lead to a better understanding of barriers and facilitators for the autonomy of older adults with physical impairments in RCFs. For both residents and care-givers, results offer possibilities to sustain and reinforce autonomy. Scientifically, the study creates new knowledge on factors that influence autonomy, which can be used to enhance autonomy. (Edited publisher abstract)
Grass roots promotion of community health and human rights for people with disabilities in post-communist Central Europe: a profile of the Slovak Republic
- Author:
- HOLLAND Daniel
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 18(2), March 2003, pp.133-143.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Individuals living with a disability or chronic illness in post-communist Central and Eastern Europe face significant challenges to quality of life. The government-supported health care infrastructures in the post-communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe remain highly centralised and institutional, which poses particular obstacles to people with disabilities who wish to live independently in their communities. A partial solution to this difficulty has been the development of innovative grass roots organisations that provide community-based support to individuals with disabilities or chronic illness. These disability organisations provide services and advocacy that allow individuals to receive needed support outside of the biomedical institutions, facilitating independent living in the community. They do so, however, in a political and economic environment of immense change, and one with varying degrees of support for non-governmental organisations and a Civil Society. The following article profiles this grass roots development in one particularly interesting post-communist Central European country, the Slovak Republic.
Better care, higher standards: a charter for long-term care; a summary for users and carers
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Charter for anyone in England who is eighteen or over and has difficulties associated with old age, long term illness or disability; and carers who support people in these circumstances. The Charter tells anyone who needs care or support over the long term where they can expect local housing, health and social services to set standards for the services they provide and what to do if these expectations are not met.
Better care, higher standards: a charter for long-term care; April 2002-March 2003
- Author:
- SOUTH TYNESIDE. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- South Tyneside. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 71p.
- Place of publication:
- South Shields
Aims to provide standards for long term care in South Tyneside, covering issues such as provision of information, assessment and care planning, housing, independence, health care, benefits and complaints procedures.
Better care, higher standards: a charter for long-term care
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aims to provide standards for long term care in South Tyneside, covering issues such as provision of information, assessment and care planning, housing, independence, health care, benefits and complaints procedures.
Transition to adulthood for young disabled people with 'complex health and support needs'
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Although the term 'complex health and support needs' covers a wide range of impairments and conditions, young people with high levels of health and/or support needs experience some common difficulties in their access to services during their transition to adulthood. Outlines the findings of a review of research, consultation with six local authorities and interviews with young people themselves.
Working on the boundaries of community care
- Author:
- ROBINSON Janice
- Journal article citation:
- King's Fund News, 21(3), Autumn 1998, p.2.
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
People with chronic illness and long-term disability need integrated care and support to enable them to live an independent life in the community. The author highlights a programme they are working on.
Better care, higher standards: a local charter for people aged 18 or over who need support or care because of old age, long-term illness or disability
- Author:
- WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- West Berkshire Council
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- Newbury
Aims to provide standards for long term care in West Berkshire, covering issues such as provision of services, assessment and care planning, housing, independence, health care, benefits and complaints procedures. Contents include: understanding and responding to your needs; helping people stay independent; finding a suitable place to live; getting the right health care; helping carers to care.