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Top Level Codes Outcome Proposition Statement
Defining
Autonomy
Knowing the
resident
Capacity
Data Display
Nurses believed that resident autonomy is
about residents having choices, calling their
own shots, being able to speak up for
themselves, making their own decisions,
having freedom of speech, having a say in
their care and doing what they want. Nurses
also stated that autonomy is dependent upon
the approachability of staff and staff's
attitudes, that it is about empowering
residents, treating them with respect and doing
whats in the best interest for the resident.
Really knowing the resident is about
understanding the ageing process, having an
awareness of the residents life prior to
entering reisdential care, gathering
information about their likes and dislikes and
together planning care. The continuity of staff
is essential for this process to succeed.
Resident capacity is about encouraging them,
knowing their abilities and about staff sharing
control.
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2nd Level
Codes
Appendices
3rd Level
Codes
Units of
Meaning
Coded
Sources
Coded
25 14
71 27
Knowing the
residents past
19 12
What if they
can't tell you
7 6
Forgetting
the person
3 3
Likes and
dislikes
15 10
Acknowledging
age
2 2
Continuity of
staff
7 6
Care planning 5 3
When and
where
4 4
Independence
V's
Dependence
Dependent on
staff not ability
Staff taking
control
Knowing the
residents
abilities
Don't
presume
dependence
60 24
13 10
3 3
9 6
8 5
1 1
Encouragement 12 11
Resident
apathy
3 3