TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1995//
TI  - Autonomy for nursing home residents: the role of regulations
JO  - Behavioral sciences and the law
A1  - Cohen-Mansfield, Jiska
A1  - Werner, Perla
A1  - Weinfield, Michael
A1  - Braun, Judith
A1  - Kraft, Gladys
A1  - Gerber, Barbara
A1  - Willens, Steve
SP  - 415
EP  - 423
VL  - 13
IS  - 3
N2  - The importance of autonomy and choice to nursing home residents' well-being has been well established. This paper examines the complex role of regulation as it affects the autonomy of nursing home residents. Nonstandardized interviews with residents, family members, nursing staff members, and administrators were conducted at three nursing homes in suburban Maryland. These anecdotal interviews identified the most problematic areas where regulations enforce barriers to autonomy and control. These areas include: scheduling of activities of daily living, food portions, physical environment, and documentation. Suggestions for possible improvements are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0735-3936
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2370130309
ID  - ref1
ER  -