Degree of Autonomy in Making Independent Choices by Frail Older People with Intellectual Disabilities in a Care Home: A Descriptive Ethnographic Study

Autor/inn/en	Noorlandt, Hanna W.; Korfage, Ida J.; Sar, Lisa J.; Felet, Freek M. A. J.; Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene; van der Heide, Agnes; Echteld, Michael A.
Titel	Degree of Autonomy in Making Independent Choices by Frail Older People with Intellectual Disabilities in a Care Home: A Descriptive Ethnographic Study
Quelle	In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 36 (2023) 4, S.812-821 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Noorlandt, Hanna W.) ORCID (Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-2322
DOI	10.1111/jar.13097
Schlagwörter	Personal Autonomy; Older Adults; Residential Care; Mild Intellectual Disability; Moderate Intellectual Disability; Foreign Countries; Self Determination; Individual Characteristics; Preferences; Caregiver Role; Netherlands + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Individuelle Autonomie; Älterer Erwachsener; Ausland; Selbstbestimmung; Personality characteristic; Personality traits; Persönlichkeitsmerkmal; Niederlande
Abstract	Background: We aimed to gain more insight into autonomy of older people with intellectual disabilities in a residential care facility in making choices. Methods: We performed a descriptive ethnographic study in a residential facility in the Netherlands for 22 persons, aged 54-89 years, with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities (IQ <70) and low social-emotional development levels. We combined participant observations and qualitative interviews. Results: Based on the observations, the main themes for the interviews were established. Residents indicated to be free to make independent choices, and experienced less autonomy with regard to health issues and finances. Support staff stated that residents' level of autonomy depends on residents' characteristics, needs, preferences, the attitude of support staff and the rules of the care institution. Conclusion: Residents had a clear view on their autonomy in making independent choices. Support staff is mindful of preserving residents' autonomy, which in practice is limited. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01