Striving for purposeful autonomy: a qualitative method to enhance autonomy measurement in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global aging population faces challenges in preserving autonomy because of chronic disease and frailty, affecting quality of life and health outcomes. Current autonomy assessments focus on functional aspects but fail to capture the broader concept of autonomy in older adults, showing limited sensitivity in individuals with severe loss of autonomy. This study aimed to redefine autonomy among older adults, providing a foundation for future comprehensive assessment tools in geriatrics.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted at a university hospital in Paris from June 2023 to February 2024. A focus group of geriatric healthcare professionals discussed autonomy assessment, with analysis by grounded theory. Four individual interviews with older patients and fa

SUBMITTER: Gobillot H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12648803 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature