A Contextual Approach for Understanding Individual Autonomy in Managed Community Long-Term Care.

Capitman, John; Sciegaj, Mark

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ERIC Number: EJ519436

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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A Contextual Approach for Understanding Individual Autonomy in Managed Community Long-Term Care.

Capitman, John; Sciegaj, Mark

Gerontologist, v35 n4 p533-40 Aug 1995

Develops a framework for identifying community long-term care program and policy features that support or hinder client autonomy. Offers a contextual approach for understanding individual autonomy and discusses its relevance to community long-term care. Illustrates how current financing, organization, and delivery of care provide clients with opportunities for meaningful choice. (JBJ)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Community Health Services, Community Programs, Health Needs, Long Term Care, Older Adults, Personal Autonomy, Position Papers, Primary Health Care, Public Agencies, Public Health

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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