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Restorative versus custodial care of elderly people
 — the case for a social milieu in long-term care
Author(s)Michael Raferty, Chris Armstrong-Esther
Journal titleBASEline, no 68, February 1999
Pagespp 6-18
KeywordsLong term patients ; Needs [elderly] ; Psychiatric treatment ; Rehabilitation ; Nurses ; Literature reviews.
AnnotationInstitutions and the way nursing care is organised are not designed to recognise or cater for maintaining human integrity. Older people themselves have an interest in retaining or regaining personal autonomy, and studies have shown that functional ability is of more concern to older people than health or illness. Autonomy and self-determination issues are central to the integrity of the individual, and should be incorporated into care plans. The author discusses the literature that explores these themes. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-990518202 A
ClassmarkLF7:4Q: IK: LP: LM: QTE: 64A

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