Personhood in Nursing Homes: Results of an Ethnographic Study.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Hirst, Sandra P.; Lane, Annette M.; Reed, Marlette B.
- Source
- Indian Journal of Gerontology. 2013, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p69-87. 19p.
- Subject
- *THEORY of knowledge research
*PERSONALITY (Theory of knowledge)
*HOME care of older people
*NURSING home patients
*NURSING care facilities
*GERIATRIC nursing
*MENTAL health of older people
- Language
- ISSN
- 0971-4189
The article discusses a study which examined the construct of personhood as it pertains to older adults in nursing homes. A review of research on the subject is presented. An explanation of how law and philosophy illustrate the variance in understanding of personhood. The implications for nurses and researchers are mentioned.