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Meza, Jeanette; Kushner, Bernie |
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An exploration of autonomy and independence among community |
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Journal Article |
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2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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33 |
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2 |
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20-28 |
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Keywords |
Older adults; Independence; Ageing |
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Conducts interviews with five adults, aged 85 or over, to discover how they expressed and negotiated independence and autonomy in their daily lives, and when in contact with the health-care system. Aims to provide health-care professionals with information regarding independence, autonomy and decision-making when caring for older adults. Groups the findings into three themes: independence, past and present; autonomy and decision-making; and health. Provides evidence of older adults living self-determined lives. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1534 |
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Author |
Turney, Faith; Kushner, Bernie |
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Title |
The experience of the spouse caring for a partner with Parkinson's disease |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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33 |
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1 |
Pages |
7-16 |
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Keywords |
Parkinson's Disease; Informal carer; Partner; Caregiver burden |
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Abstract |
Seeks to understand the experience of a spousal caregiver of a partner with Parkinson’s disease. Sets out to: explore the experience of caring for a partner with Parkinson’s disease, identify areas of support that may be needed, and inform professional health practice about the perceptions of the caregiver spouse. Undertakes a qualitative descriptive study, collecting data from semi-structured interviews with five women over the age of 65 years of age. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1521 |
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