Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship of self-determination with
degree of dependence in daily activities among community-dwelling persons aged 80 years …

In research and healthcare it is important to measure older persons' self-determination in
order to improve their possibilities to decide for themselves in daily life. The questionnaire …

Background Although it is acknowledged that exercising self-determination in daily activities
affects older people's health and well-being, few studies have focused on the explanatory …

Background Self-determination has been shown to be an important factor in mental health
and wellbeing, but from the homecare recipients' point of view, autonomy and self …

Purpose–Self-determination is governed by ethical and legal rights in western society. In
spite of that, older people are still restricted by others in their decision-making processes …

Background Older persons' right to exercise self-determination in daily life is supported by
several laws. Research shows that older persons' self-determination is not fully respected …

Background It is acknowledged that preservation of self-determination is very important in
order for older adults to experience good quality of life, but to what degree and in what areas …

Background It is acknowledged that preservation of self-determination is very important in
order for older adults to experience good quality of life, but to what degree and in what areas …

Purpose–An intervention “Continuum of care for frail elderly people” was designed to create
an integrated care from the hospital emergency department (ED) to home. The purpose of …

Background Independence is related to the aging process. Loss of independence is defined
as the inability to make decisions and participate in activities of daily living (ADLs) …