In a qualitative study, 22 stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation in three nursing homes
were interviewed about constraints on and improvements in their autonomy and about
approaches of health professionals regarding autonomy. The data were analysed using
grounded theory, with a particular focus on the process of regaining autonomy. An approach
by the health professionals that was responsive to changes in the patients' autonomy was
found to be helpful for restoration of their autonomy. Two patterns in health professionals' …